HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Special Health Resources of Texas, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Special Health Resources of Texas, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 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), Special Health Resources of Texas Inc., reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 13,071 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, Medicaid/Medicare numbers, medical conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional system mo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Special Health Resources of Texas, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 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 Special Health Resources of Texas, Inc. 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 Special Health Resources of Texas, Inc..