HHS OCR report · 2024
ERLC LLC, d/b/a Elitecare Emergency Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- ERLC LLC, d/b/a Elitecare Emergency Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 24,754
- Submission date
- Sep 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), ERLC dba Elitecare Emergency Hospital, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 24,754 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, social security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. S...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the ERLC LLC, d/b/a Elitecare Emergency Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 24,754 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 16, 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: 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 ERLC LLC, d/b/a Elitecare Emergency Hospital 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 ERLC LLC, d/b/a Elitecare Emergency Hospital.