HHS OCR report ยท 2026
First Choice Community Home Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- First Choice Community Home Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 725
- Submission date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), First Choice Community Home Care, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network that affected approximately 725 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the First Choice Community Home Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 725 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 11, 2026.
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 First Choice Community Home Care, Inc. 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 First Choice Community Home Care, Inc..