HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 1,320
- Submission date
- Mar 17, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 23, 2017, the covered entity (CE), Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization, Inc., mailed letters containing protected health information (PHI) to incorrect recipients. The types of PHI involved in the breach included demographic information, and the last four digits of social security numbers or dates of birth for approximately 1,320 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE investigated the ca...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization, Inc. | CO | Health Plan | 1,835 | Sep 12, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,320 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Maintenance Organization, Inc. 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 Maintenance Organization, Inc..