HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Mid-Columbia Center for Living data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mid-Columbia Center for Living
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 4,435
- Submission date
- Aug 19, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mid-Columbia Center for Living, reported that it experienced a phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,435 individuals. The PHI involved included patient names, address, ID number, medical record number, Social Security number, treating physician, treatment information, treatment dates, diagnoses/conditions, Medicaid number, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mid-Columbia Center for Living data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,435 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 19, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Mid-Columbia Center for Living 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 Mid-Columbia Center for Living.