HHS OCR report · 2023
Southeast Colorado Hospital District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southeast Colorado Hospital District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 1,435
- Submission date
- Feb 3, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Southeast Colorado Hospital District, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) 1,435 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, financial information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breac...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southeast Colorado Hospital District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,435 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 3, 2023.
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 Southeast Colorado Hospital District 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 Southeast Colorado Hospital District.