HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Wind River Family and Community Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wind River Family and Community Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wyoming
- Individuals affected
- 8,946
- Submission date
- Dec 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wind River Family and Community Health Care, reported that a spreadsheet containing the protected health information (PHI) of 8,946 individuals was sent to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, lab results, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI. OCR provided technical assistance to th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wind River Family and Community Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,946 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 7, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Wind River Family and Community Health Care 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 Wind River Family and Community Health Care.