HHS OCR report · 2023
Texas Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,064
- Submission date
- Jan 5, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Texas Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,064 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. To prevent future similar security incidents, the CE implemented additional administrative...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,064 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 5, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Texas Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine 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 Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine.