HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Doctor Alliance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Doctor Alliance
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 17,000
- Submission date
- Nov 16, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Doctor Alliance, reported that an unauthorized actor gained access to the protected health information (PHI) of 17,000 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) included clinical and demographic information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Doctor Alliance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 16, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Doctor Alliance 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 Doctor Alliance.