HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Denton Heart Group - Affiliate of HealthTexas Provider Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Denton Heart Group - Affiliate of HealthTexas Provider Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 21,665
- Submission date
- Mar 10, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized individual stole the external computer hard drive of the covered entity (CE), Denton Heart Group. The protected health information (PHI) potentially affected included the names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers of approximately 21,556 individuals. As a result of the breach, the CE improved safeguards and trained its workforce members on better practices to protect PHI. Further, the CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the medi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Denton Heart Group - Affiliate of HealthTexas Provider Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,665 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 10, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Denton Heart Group - Affiliate of HealthTexas Provider Network 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 Denton Heart Group - Affiliate of HealthTexas Provider Network.