HHS OCR report ยท 2024
In-Home Attendant Services Ltd. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- In-Home Attendant Services Ltd.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 22,000
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2024
- 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), In-Home Attendant Services, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 22,000 individuals. The ePHI involved demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were also retrained in its requirements to protect and secure PH...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the In-Home Attendant Services Ltd. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 22,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2024.
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 In-Home Attendant Services Ltd. 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 In-Home Attendant Services Ltd..