HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Coulee Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Coulee Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,500
- Submission date
- Jan 3, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Email, Laptop, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Coulee Medical Center, reported that a CE-employed physician disclosed electronic protected health information (ePHI) to his wife without authorization. The ePHI involved in the breach included names, hospital account numbers, dates of service, CPT codes, and service descriptions for approximately 2,500 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. Upon discovering the breach, the CE sanctioned the physician, required the physici...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Coulee Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 3, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Email, Laptop, 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 Coulee Medical Center 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 Coulee Medical Center.