HHS OCR report ยท 2023
BHS Physician Network, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BHS Physician Network, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,857
- Submission date
- Oct 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), BHS Physician Network, reported that an employee experienced an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,857 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BHS Physician Network, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,857 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 10, 2023.
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 BHS Physician Network, Inc. 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 BHS Physician Network, Inc..