HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Kittitas Valley Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kittitas Valley Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 3,987
- Submission date
- Feb 25, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kittitas Valley Healthcare, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,987 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, medications prescribed, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE established a hotline for questions or concerns. OCR provided technical assi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kittitas Valley Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,987 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 25, 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 Kittitas Valley Healthcare 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 Kittitas Valley Healthcare.