HHS OCR report · 2024
North Texas Medical Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Texas Medical Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 994
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), North Texas Medical Specialists, reported that a workforce member impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 994 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Texas Medical Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 994 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 North Texas Medical Specialists 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 North Texas Medical Specialists.