HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Sapphire Community Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sapphire Community Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 3,751
- Submission date
- Apr 21, 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), Sapphire Community Health, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,751 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit and identity monitoring services. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its administrative and tech...
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 | 5,617 | Oct 17, 2025 | 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 3,751 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 21, 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 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.