HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill Inc., d/b/a Sabine County Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill Inc., d/b/a Sabine County Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 7,600
- Submission date
- Aug 21, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill dba Sabine County Hospital reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 7,600 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill Inc., d/b/a Sabine County Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 21, 2025.
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 Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill Inc., d/b/a Sabine County Hospital 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 Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill Inc., d/b/a Sabine County Hospital.