HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Parkland Community Health Plan, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Parkland Community Health Plan, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,682
- Submission date
- Mar 8, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Parkland Community Health Plan, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of a vendor used by its business associate (BA) mailed the protected health information of 1,682 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and medical record numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Parkland Community Health Plan, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,682 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 8, 2022.
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 Parkland Community Health Plan, Inc. 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 Parkland Community Health Plan, Inc..