HHS OCR report · 2016
StarCare Speciality Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- StarCare Speciality Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 2,844
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized individual burglarized one of StarCare Specialty Health System’s facilities. Five laptop computers were stolen and paper files containing protected health information (PHI) showed signs of tampering. The types of PHI potentially affected included the names, assessments, progress notes, discharge plans, and medical record numbers of approximately 2,844 individuals. As a result of the breach, the covered entity (CE) improved safeguards, and provided affected individuals with fre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the StarCare Speciality Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,844 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Paper/Films.
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 StarCare Speciality 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 StarCare Speciality Health System.