HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Midland County Hospital District d/b/a Midland Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midland County Hospital District d/b/a Midland Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,160
- Submission date
- Dec 12, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Midland Memorial Hospital, the covered entity (CE), experienced an email phishing attack. The protected health information (PHI) affected by the attack included the names, account and medical record numbers, and treatment information of approximately 1,160 individuals. Upon discovering the breach, the CE took steps to immediately disable affected email accounts. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the breach, the CE improved technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Midland County Hospital District d/b/a Midland Memorial Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County Hospital District d/b/a Midland Memorial Hospital | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,468 | Jun 7, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midland County Hospital District d/b/a Midland Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,160 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 12, 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: 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 Midland County Hospital District d/b/a Midland Memorial Hospital 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 Midland County Hospital District d/b/a Midland Memorial Hospital.