HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Texas Health Physicians Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Health Physicians Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 3,808
- Submission date
- Apr 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Texas Health Physicians Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that an unauthorized third party gained access to some of its e-mail accounts, affecting 3,808 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included demographic and clinical information. Following the breach, the CE notified HHS, the affected individuals and the media. The CE also implemented technical safeguards to prevent a similar event from occurring in the future. OCR obtained assur...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Health Physicians Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,808 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 13, 2018.
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 Texas Health Physicians Group 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 Texas Health Physicians Group.