Alpine Ears, Nose & Throat reports unauthorized access affecting 65,648 individuals
Alpine Ears, Nose & Throat, P.L.L.C., a healthcare provider in Colorado, submitted a reportable breach filing to HHS OCR on 01/17/2025. The incident involved unauthorized access or disclosure of patient information stored on a network server. The breach affects 65,648 individuals. This submission date reflects when the report was filed, not when the breach occurred. While secondary sources describe a ransomware attack and a subsequent class-action settlement, the OCR record does not confirm these details. Providers should note that obligations differ for Business Associates versus Covered Entities. The filing highlights the ongoing risk of unauthorized access to stored health data within provider networks.
Primary source: HHS OCR Breach Portal — Alpine Ears, Nose & Throat, P.L.L.C. (CO) · reported 01/17/2025 · 65,648 individuals · Checked against the record 2026-11-01