HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Rocky Mountain Health Care Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rocky Mountain Health Care Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 971
- Submission date
- Feb 11, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rocky Mountain Health Care Services, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 971 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Rocky Mountain Health Care Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Health Care Services | CO | Healthcare Provider | 2,442 | Jul 13, 2018 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Rocky Mountain Health Care Services | CO | Healthcare Provider | 909 | Nov 16, 2017 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rocky Mountain Health Care Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 971 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 11, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Rocky Mountain Health Care Services 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 Rocky Mountain Health Care Services.