HHS OCR report · 2016
Medical Colleagues of Texas, LLP data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Medical Colleagues of Texas, LLP
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 68,631
- Submission date
- May 11, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user obtained remote access to the computer network located at the covered entity (CE), Medical Colleagues of Texas. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included the names, addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and medical treatment information of approximately 68,631 individuals. As a result of the breach, the CE improved safeguards, and updated policies and procedures. Further, the CE p...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Medical Colleagues of Texas, LLP data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 68,631 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 11, 2016.
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 Medical Colleagues of Texas, LLP 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 Medical Colleagues of Texas, LLP.