HHS OCR report · 2023
University of Colorado Hospital Authority data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 49,881
- Submission date
- Jan 17, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Colorado Hospital Authority, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 49,881 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute not...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Colorado Hospital Authority data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 49,881 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 17, 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: 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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority.