HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Artesia General Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Artesia General Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 864
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 27, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Artesia General Hospital, notified OCR of a breach by its business associate (BA), Nuance Communications/Fast Health, that occurred from November 20, 2017, to December 9,2017, when Nuance's computer server was taken offline. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved in the breach consisted of approximately 864 patients' names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. OCR opened an investigation of the CE to ...
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 | 2,931 | Jan 26, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Artesia General Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 864 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 2018.
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 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.