HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Oncology Consultants, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oncology Consultants, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 19,114
- Submission date
- Aug 22, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Email, Laptop, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On June 19, 2017, Oncology Consultants, P.A., the covered entity (CE), discovered that an unauthorized user obtained remote access to its computer servers. The breach affected approximately 19,114 individuals and involved protected health information (PHI), including names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical information. Upon discovering the breach, the CE improved safeguards, updated its policies and procedures, and trained its workforce members on better practi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oncology Consultants, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,114 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 22, 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: Desktop Computer, Email, Laptop, Network Server.
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 Oncology Consultants, 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 Oncology Consultants, P.A..