HHS OCR report ยท 2023
East Houston Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- East Houston Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 13,184
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2023
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), East Houston Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 13,184 individuals was left in an abandoned self-storage unit that was subsequently auctioned to a private individual. The PHI involved included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Privacy and Breach Notification Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the East Houston Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,184 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 East Houston Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic 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 East Houston Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic.