HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Lavaca Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lavaca Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 48,705
- Submission date
- Oct 21, 2021
- 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), Lavaca Medical Center, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 48,705 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical conditions, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lavaca Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 48,705 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 21, 2021.
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 Lavaca 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 Lavaca Medical Center.