HHS OCR report · 2024
Dedicated Physicians Group of Texas, PLLC d/b/a Dedicated Senior Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dedicated Physicians Group of Texas, PLLC d/b/a Dedicated Senior Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 3,441
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dedicated Physicians Group of Texas dba Dedicated Senior Medical Center, reported that an echocardiogram machine containing the protected health information (PHI) of 3,441 individuals was stolen from an employee’s vehicle. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dedicated Physicians Group of Texas, PLLC d/b/a Dedicated Senior Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,441 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Dedicated Physicians Group of Texas, PLLC d/b/a Dedicated Senior 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 Dedicated Physicians Group of Texas, PLLC d/b/a Dedicated Senior Medical Center.