HHS OCR report · 2013
M&C Children's Clinic PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- M&C Children's Clinic PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 6,300
- Submission date
- Mar 19, 2013
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On March 19, 2013, the covered entity (CE), M & C Children’s Clinic, reported a breach when a hacker infected its network and encrypted patients’ electronic medical records. The hacker contacted the CE and demanded money in return for allowing access to patients’ records. The breach involved the clinical, financial, and demographic information of 3,667 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the incident, the CE improved safe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the M&C Children's Clinic PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2013.
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 M&C Children's Clinic PA 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 M&C Children's Clinic PA.