HHS OCR report · 2022
Chelan Douglas Health District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Chelan Douglas Health District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 188,236
- Submission date
- Mar 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Chelan Douglas Health District, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 188,236 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Chelan Douglas Health District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 188,236 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 2022.
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 Chelan Douglas Health District 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 Chelan Douglas Health District.