HHS OCR report ยท 2019
RiverKids Pediatric Home Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- RiverKids Pediatric Home Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 10,000
- Submission date
- Dec 2, 2019
- 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 victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information of approximately 6,143 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its ePHI. In ad...
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 | 3,494 | May 10, 2022 | 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 10,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 2, 2019.
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.