HHS OCR report · 2022
Valley View Hospital Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley View Hospital Association
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 21,826
- Submission date
- Mar 19, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Valley View Hospital Association, reported that multiple employees were victims of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 21,826 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Valley View Hospital Association
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Hospital Association | CO | Healthcare Provider | 5,415 | Mar 14, 2014 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valley View Hospital Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,826 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2022.
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 Valley View Hospital Association 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 Valley View Hospital Association.