HHS OCR report ยท 2015
PeaceHealth data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- PeaceHealth
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,407
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A former PeaceHealth mployee continued to access the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of the covered entity's (CE) patients through websites used for third-party prior authorization and insurance verification. Approximately 1,407 individuals were affected by the breach. The types of ePHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, medications, medical record numbers, and payor identification numbers. In respo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by PeaceHealth
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PeaceHealth | WA | Healthcare Provider | 1,969 | Sep 19, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the PeaceHealth data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,407 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 PeaceHealth 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 PeaceHealth.