HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Billings Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Billings Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 9,417
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Billings Clinic, the covered entity (CE), reported that multiple employees were victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 9,417 individuals. The ePHI involved include names, dates of birth, phone numbers, financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Billings Clinic
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic | MT | Healthcare Provider | 949 | Apr 27, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Billings Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,417 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2018.
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 Billings Clinic 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 Billings Clinic.