HHS OCR report · 2018
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC d/b/a Little River Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC d/b/a Little River Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,494
- Submission date
- Sep 7, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Little River Healthcare, which was a covered entity (CE), discovered that on July 12, 2018, two of its providers shared their login credentials with unauthorized third- party individuals (transcriptionists) and provided access to patients’ protected health information (PHI) through the CE's electronic medical record system. The PHI potentially affected included the names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses, and treatment information of approximately 1,494 individuals. The CE...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC d/b/a Little River Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,494 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 7, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Other.
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 Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC d/b/a Little River Healthcare 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 Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC d/b/a Little River Healthcare.