HHS OCR report ยท 2019
South Texas Dermatopathology Laboratory data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South Texas Dermatopathology Laboratory
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 15,982
- Submission date
- Oct 7, 2019
- 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), South Texas Dermatopathology Laboratory, reported that its business associate (BA), Retrieval Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA), was the victim of a cyber-attack. This breach affected 15,982 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, clinical information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach, the CE terminated its business relationsh...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South Texas Dermatopathology Laboratory data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,982 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 7, 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: 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 South Texas Dermatopathology Laboratory 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 South Texas Dermatopathology Laboratory.