HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Brownsville Community Health Center dba New Horizon Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brownsville Community Health Center dba New Horizon Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,258
- Submission date
- May 6, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brownsville Community Health Center dba New Horizon Medical Center, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,258 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, prescription information, and medical record numbers. The CE notified HHS and the BA notified affected individual and the media. In addition, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brownsville Community Health Center dba New Horizon Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,258 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Brownsville Community Health Center dba New Horizon Medical Center 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 Brownsville Community Health Center dba New Horizon Medical Center.