HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Texas Retina Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Retina Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 312,867
- Submission date
- Jun 21, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Texas Retina Associates, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 312, 867 individuals. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional administrative, technical, and sec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Retina Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 312,867 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 21, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Retina Associates 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 Retina Associates.