HHS OCR report ยท 2018
NorthStar Anesthesia data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NorthStar Anesthesia
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 19,807
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user compromised the email account of a workforce member of the covered entity (CE), Northstar Anesthesia, through an email phishing campaign. The types of protected health information (PHI) potentially affected included the names, dates of birth, addresses, and treatment information of approximately 20,968 individuals. As a result of the breach, the CE improved safeguards, updated its policies and procedures, and trained its workforce members on better practices to safeguard...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NorthStar Anesthesia data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,807 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2018.
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 NorthStar Anesthesia 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 NorthStar Anesthesia.