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HHS OCR report · 2018

Associated Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic of Helena, PC data breach

Associated Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic of Helena, PC, a healthcare provider in Montana, reported a breach affecting 1,254 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2018.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Associated Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic of Helena, PC
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Montana
Individuals affected
1,254
Submission date
Jun 28, 2018
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Paper/Films
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

On May 29, 2018, the covered entity (CE) discovered that an employee’s patient care journal was stolen from her car on May 26, 2018. According to the CE, unbeknownst to it and contrary to its written policies and procedures, its employee maintained a personal care log as a tool to help her track patients’ treatment and prepare for visits. The breach reportedly affected 1,254 individuals, and their unsecured protected health information (PHI) included demographic and clinical information. The...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Associated Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic of Helena, PC data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 1,254 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2018.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Associated Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic of Helena, PC 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 Associated Dermatology & Skin Cancer Clinic of Helena, PC.