HHS OCR report · 2022
St Luke's Health - Texas data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St Luke's Health - Texas
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 16,906
- Submission date
- Oct 30, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), St. Luke’s Health - Texas, reported that several employees of its business associate (BA) were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 16,906 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary cred...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St Luke's Health - Texas data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,906 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 30, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Luke's Health - Texas 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 Luke's Health - Texas.