HHS OCR report ยท 2011
Methodist Charlton Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Methodist Charlton Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,500
- Submission date
- May 5, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop was stolen from a locked office in the hospital. The laptop contained the PHI of 1523 patients. The protected health information involved in the breach contained demographic and clinical data. Following the breach, the CE filed a police report, notified affected patients and notified the media. Additionally, the CE expanded its encryption policy to include more laptops and implemented additional physical safeguards. \
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Methodist Charlton Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Methodist Charlton Medical Center 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 Methodist Charlton Medical Center.