HHS OCR report · 2025
Sapphire Community Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sapphire Community Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 5,617
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sapphire Community Health, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack on its network which contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 5,617 individuals. The PHI involved names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, social security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR provided technical assist...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Sapphire Community Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Community Health | MT | Healthcare Provider | 3,751 | Apr 21, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sapphire Community Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,617 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2025.
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 Sapphire Community Health 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 Sapphire Community Health.