HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 883
- Submission date
- Dec 3, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie, reported that a workforce member impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 883 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, medical record numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 883 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 3, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie 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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie.