HHS OCR report ยท 2019
NorthStar Anesthesia, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NorthStar Anesthesia, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 19,807
- Submission date
- Aug 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NorthStar Anesthesia, P.A., reported that a subcontractor of its business associate (BA) mailed documents containing protected health information (PHI) to the wrong recipients. This breach affected 19,807 individuals and the PHI involved included names only. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NorthStar Anesthesia, P.A. 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 Aug 22, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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, P.A. 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, P.A..