HHS OCR report ยท 2022
RiverKids Pediatric Home Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- RiverKids Pediatric Home Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 3,494
- Submission date
- May 10, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), RiverKids Pediatric Home Health, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,494 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to bet...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by RiverKids Pediatric Home Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverKids Pediatric Home Health | TX | Healthcare Provider | 10,000 | Dec 2, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the RiverKids Pediatric Home Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,494 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 10, 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: 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 RiverKids Pediatric Home Health 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 RiverKids Pediatric Home Health.