HHS OCR report · 2026
Valley Family Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley Family Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Idaho
- Individuals affected
- 4,300
- Submission date
- Jan 12, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Valley Family Health Care, reported that a subcontractor of the CE’s business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 4,300 individuals. The PHI involved clinical and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and the subcontractor will also be notifying individuals and the media on the CE’s behalf. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valley Family Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 12, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Family Health Care 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 Family Health Care.