HHS OCR report ยท 2023
McAllen Hospitals, LP d/b/a South Texas Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- McAllen Hospitals, LP d/b/a South Texas Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 134,634
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), McAllen Hospitals dba South Texas Health System, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 134,634 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, and financial and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards and retrained staff on email...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the McAllen Hospitals, LP d/b/a South Texas Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 134,634 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2023.
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 McAllen Hospitals, LP d/b/a South Texas Health System 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 McAllen Hospitals, LP d/b/a South Texas Health System.