HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Premier Specialties, Incorporated data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Premier Specialties, Incorporated
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,300
- Submission date
- Jan 14, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Premier Specialties, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that paper copies of protected health information (PHI) were compromised when a box opened while in transit. The breach affected 1,379 individuals and the PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, clinical information, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified all affected individuals, the media, and OCR. As a result of the breach, the CE modified its record management policies and p...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Premier Specialties, Incorporated data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 14, 2019.
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 Premier Specialties, Incorporated 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 Premier Specialties, Incorporated.