HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Moses Lake Community Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Moses Lake Community Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,190
- Submission date
- Jun 2, 2021
- 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), Moses Lake Community Health Center, reported that its business associate suffered a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,190 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Moses Lake Community Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,190 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 2, 2021.
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 Moses Lake Community Health 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 Moses Lake Community Health Center.