HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Memorial Hermann Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Memorial Hermann Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 507
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Memorial Hermann Health System, reported that a workforce member inadvertently emailed a spreadsheet containing the protected health information (PHI) of 507 individuals. The PHI involved included the names, medical record numbers, financial information, insurance information, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the incident, the CE sanctioned the workforce member and revised its procedures to better safeguard...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Memorial Hermann Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Health System | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,893 | Mar 31, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | TX | Healthcare Provider | 604 | May 13, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | TX | Healthcare Provider | 10,604 | Aug 29, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Memorial Hermann Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 507 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Memorial Hermann 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 Memorial Hermann Health System.