HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Family Tree Health Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Tree Health Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 13,402
- Submission date
- Jun 19, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Family Tree Health Clinic, the covered entity (CE), reported that a ransomware attack on its computer system resulted in the system being encrypted and data held for ransom. The CE determined that the demographic, financial, and clinical information of 13,402 individuals was involved in the breach. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media. The CE also implemented technical safeguards, updated procedures, and retrained its staff. OCR obtained assurances t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Tree Health Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,402 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 19, 2017.
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 Family Tree Health 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 Family Tree Health Clinic.