HHS OCR report ยท 2024
United Regional Health Care System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Regional Health Care System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 36,900
- Submission date
- Jan 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), United Regional Health Care System, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a security vulnerability that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 36,900 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by United Regional Health Care System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Regional Health Care System | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,893 | Feb 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Regional Health Care System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 36,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 26, 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 United Regional Health Care System 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 United Regional Health Care System.