HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Artesia General Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Artesia General Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 858
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Artesia General Hospital, reported that two workforce members were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 858 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, health insurance information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff on the...
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 | 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 858 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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.