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Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare

ArchivedSubmitted 08/23/2024
State
WA
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
26,429
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 26,429 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI. In addition, the CE retrained its workforce members on cybersecurity precautions. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Breach Portal. Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.

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