HHS OCR report ยท 2019
LaBorde Therapy Center LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- LaBorde Therapy Center LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 7,000
- Submission date
- Oct 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), LaBorde Therapy Center, LLC, reported that it an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 7,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and e-mail addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained its staff on recognizing and respondi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the LaBorde Therapy Center LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 16, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 LaBorde Therapy Center LLC 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 LaBorde Therapy Center LLC.