HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Preferred Hospital Leasing Muleshoe, Inc d/b/a Muleshoe Area Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Preferred Hospital Leasing Muleshoe, Inc d/b/a Muleshoe Area Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,212
- Submission date
- Jul 5, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Preferred Hospital Leasing Muleshoe dba Muleshoe Area Medical Center, reported that its business associate was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,212 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. OCR has initiated a compliance review of the busine...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Preferred Hospital Leasing Muleshoe, Inc d/b/a Muleshoe Area Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,212 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 5, 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: 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 Preferred Hospital Leasing Muleshoe, Inc d/b/a Muleshoe Area Medical Center 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 Muleshoe, Inc d/b/a Muleshoe Area Medical Center.