HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Health Center of Southeast Texas data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Center of Southeast Texas
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,389
- Submission date
- Jan 14, 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), Health Center of Southeast Texas, reported that a subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,389 individuals. The PHI involved clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and published notice on its website; the subcontractor notified affected individuals and the media. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Breach...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Center of Southeast Texas data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,389 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 14, 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 Health Center of Southeast Texas 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 Health Center of Southeast Texas.