HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 2,029
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc., reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,029 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, mailing addresses, email addresses, Social Security numbers, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring service...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,029 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc. 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 Rainbow Hospice Care, Inc..