HHS OCR report ยท 2014
St Joseph Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St Joseph Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 405,000
- Submission date
- Feb 5, 2014
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A computer server containing the records of 405,124 patients of the covered entity (CE), St. Joseph Health System, was hacked during a power surge. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) on the server included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, medical information, bank account information, and addresses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE improved administrative and technical security and developed and revised po...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St Joseph Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 405,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 5, 2014.
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 St Joseph Health System 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 St Joseph Health System.