HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Austin Pulmonary Consultants data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Austin Pulmonary Consultants
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 889
- Submission date
- Nov 7, 2016
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Austin Pulmonary Consultants, the covered entity (CE), reported that papers containing protected health information (PHI), were improperly disposed of by its cleaning crew. This incident resulted in the impermissible disclosure of PHI of approximately 889 individuals. The types of PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE provided breach notification to the affected individuals, the media, and HHS. The CE updated its HIPAA policies and procedures and re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Austin Pulmonary Consultants data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 889 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 7, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Austin Pulmonary Consultants 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 Austin Pulmonary Consultants.