HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health data breach
Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health, a healthcare provider in Texas, reported a breach affecting 5,357 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 3, 2025.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 5,357
- Submission date
- Oct 3, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Under investigation
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,357 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 3, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
Is the investigation still open?
Yes. The OCR portal lists this report as under investigation.
Is a breach notice letter from Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health 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 Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health.