HHS OCR report · 2024
Baytown Medical Center, L.P. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baytown Medical Center, L.P.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,500
- Submission date
- Mar 25, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Baytown Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) inadvertently made the protected health information (PHI) of 1,500 individuals viewable over the Internet. The PHI involved included names, dates of service, and diagnosis codes. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE and BA implemented administrative and technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baytown Medical Center, L.P. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 25, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Baytown Medical Center, L.P. 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 Baytown Medical Center, L.P..