HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Glacier Medical Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Glacier Medical Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 3,007
- Submission date
- Jun 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Glacier Medical Associates, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 3,007 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses, and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and revised its policies and procedures. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HI...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Glacier Medical Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,007 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 2021.
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 Glacier Medical Associates 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 Glacier Medical Associates.