HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Artesia General Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Artesia General Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 2,931
- Submission date
- Jan 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Artesia General Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that one of its employees impermissibly stored documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,931 individuals at his residence. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, The CE revised its policies and procedures and retrained staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Artesia General Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia General Hospital | NM | Healthcare Provider | 858 | Oct 17, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Artesia General Hospital | NM | Healthcare Provider | 13,905 | Aug 27, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Artesia General Hospital | NM | Healthcare Provider | 864 | Feb 27, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Artesia General Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,931 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 26, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Artesia General Hospital 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 Artesia General Hospital.