HHS OCR report · 2019
Choice Cancer Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Choice Cancer Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 14,673
- Submission date
- Nov 15, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Choice Cancer Care, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 14,673 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the incident, the CE improved technical ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Choice Cancer Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,673 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 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 Choice Cancer Care 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 Choice Cancer Care.