HHS OCR report · 2018
Hunt Memorial Hospital District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hunt Memorial Hospital District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,887
- Submission date
- Jun 29, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hunt Memorial Hospital District, the covered entity (CE), reported that an unauthorized user gained access to its electronic health records through a business associate’s (BA) email system via an email phishing scheme. The breach affected 1,887 individuals. The covered entity reported the breach to OCR, notified the affected individuals, and the media. The covered entity also improved its security posture and implemented additional training sessions for workforce members concerning password...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hunt Memorial Hospital District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,887 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 29, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Hunt Memorial Hospital District 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 Hunt Memorial Hospital District.