HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Steward West Division - AR/LA/TX ACE data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Steward West Division - AR/LA/TX ACE
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 877
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Steward West Division-AR/LA/TX ACE, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 877 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit and identity theft restoration services. In addition, a toll-free phone number was set up for quest...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Steward West Division - AR/LA/TX ACE data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 877 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Steward West Division - AR/LA/TX ACE 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 Steward West Division - AR/LA/TX ACE.