HHS OCR report · 2020
Rangely District Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rangely District Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 6,339
- Submission date
- Jun 8, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Rangely District Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,339 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE offered identity theft protection service...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rangely District Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,339 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 8, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Rangely District Hospital legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Rangely District Hospital.