HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Titus Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Titus Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 5,700
- Submission date
- May 26, 2012
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened an investigation of the covered entity (CE), Titus Regional Medical Center, after it reported that its EMS laptop computer that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 5,840 patients was missing upon returning from the EMS's last transport to Titus. It is thought that the laptop was left on the fender of the vehicle and fell off. Although the laptop was encrypted, the CE could not confirm if the laptop was opened or closed when it dropped from the vehicle. If the lap...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Titus Regional Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Regional Medical Center | TX | Healthcare Provider | 500 | May 26, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Titus Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 26, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Titus Regional Medical Center 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 Titus Regional Medical Center.