HHS OCR report · 2017
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
- 909
- Submission date
- Nov 16, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Rocky Mountain Health Care Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee’s laptop computer which contained the protected health information of 909 individuals was stolen on November 16, 2017. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals. While the breach was under investigation, the CE reported a similar breach to OCR, and OCR has consolidated all issues from this breach into the investigation of the subsequent breach.
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 | 971 | Feb 11, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Rocky Mountain Health Care Services | CO | Healthcare Provider | 2,442 | Jul 13, 2018 | 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 909 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 16, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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.