HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Memorial Hospital Clinic South data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Memorial Hospital Clinic South
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 842
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Memorial Hospital Clinic South reported a breach when computer malware (i.e.,ransomware) was found on its network server. This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 842 individuals, and included clinical and demographic information. The specific types of PHI involved in the breach included addresses, birthdates, driver's license numbers, names, social security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. This review has been con...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Memorial Hospital Clinic South data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 842 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Memorial Hospital Clinic South 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 Hospital Clinic South.