HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Cerpassrx, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cerpassrx, LLC
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,513
- Submission date
- May 31, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CerpassRx, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,513 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, medications prescribed, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and provided training to its workforce members. OCR obtained assurances that C...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cerpassrx, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,513 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 31, 2019.
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 Cerpassrx, LLC 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 Cerpassrx, LLC.