HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Houston Methodist Hospital data breach
Houston Methodist Hospital, a healthcare provider in Texas, reported a breach affecting 1,341 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,341
- Submission date
- Jan 2, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Other reports by Houston Methodist Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,987 | Apr 17, 2020 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,359 | Sep 25, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,417 | Mar 17, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Houston Methodist Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,341 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Houston Methodist 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 Houston Methodist Hospital.