HHS OCR report · 2018
MedSpring of Texas, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MedSpring of Texas, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 13,034
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee’s email was subject to a phishing attack, affecting 16,386 individuals at MedSpring of Texas, P.A. and five of its related covered entities and business associates. Upon investigation, the covered entity determined that the email account contained protected health information (PHI). The covered entity proved breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR provided technical assistance to the covered entity regarding breaches.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MedSpring of Texas, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,034 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2018.
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 MedSpring of Texas, 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 MedSpring of Texas, PA.