HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wyoming
- Individuals affected
- 1,652
- Submission date
- Jul 5, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,652 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards, sanctioned the wo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | WY | Healthcare Provider | 17,549 | Dec 10, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,652 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 5, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Cheyenne Regional 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 Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.