HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Legacy Community Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Legacy Community Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 228,009
- Submission date
- Sep 25, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Legacy Community Health Services, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 228,009 patients. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the breach, the CE retrained its workforce members on the proper methods of iden...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Legacy Community Health Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Community Health Services | TX | Healthcare Provider | 3,076 | Nov 20, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Legacy Community Health Services | TX | Healthcare Provider | 19,000 | Jun 15, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Legacy Community Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 228,009 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 25, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Legacy Community Health Services 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 Legacy Community Health Services.