HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Western Montana Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Western Montana Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 7,038
- Submission date
- Apr 2, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Western Montana Clinic, the covered entity (CE), reported that hackers gained access to its website, affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 7,038 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its ePHI. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Western Montana Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,038 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 2, 2015.
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 Western Montana 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 Western Montana Clinic.