HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Scurry County Hospital District dba Cogdell Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Scurry County Hospital District dba Cogdell Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 86,981
- Submission date
- Feb 24, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Scurry County Hospital District dba Cogdell Memorial Hospital, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 86,981 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records numbers, and medical treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE impl...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Scurry County Hospital District dba Cogdell Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 86,981 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 24, 2024.
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 Scurry County Hospital District dba Cogdell Memorial Hospital 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 Scurry County Hospital District dba Cogdell Memorial Hospital.