HHS OCR report ยท 2022
OakBend Medical Center / OakBend Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- OakBend Medical Center / OakBend Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 500,000
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), OakBend Medical Center/OakBend Medical Group, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 500,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security sa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the OakBend Medical Center / OakBend Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 2022.
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 OakBend Medical Center / OakBend Medical Group 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 OakBend Medical Center / OakBend Medical Group.