HHS OCR report · 2023
Institute for Hormonal Balance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Institute for Hormonal Balance
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 597
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2023
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Institute for Hormonal Balance, reported that a document that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 597 individuals was stolen from an employee’s vehicle. The PHI involved included names and medical procedures performed. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE moved all patient data to secure online storage, updated training materials, and retrained employees. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA R...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Institute for Hormonal Balance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 597 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2023.
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 Institute for Hormonal Balance 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 Institute for Hormonal Balance.