HHS OCR report · 2024
Connally Memorial Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Connally Memorial Medical Center
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,228
- Submission date
- Sep 30, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Connally Memorial Medical Center, reported that it an employee was the target of an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,228 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, medications, diagnoses/conditions, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notic...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Connally Memorial Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,228 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 2024.
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 Connally Memorial 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 Connally Memorial Medical Center.