HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Hunt Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hunt Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 3,700
- Submission date
- Jul 12, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hunt Regional Medical Center, reported that it was notified by the FBI that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 323,832 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and other demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. After the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained its st...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hunt Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 12, 2019.
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 Hunt Regional Medical Center 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 Regional Medical Center.