HHS OCR report · 2020
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
- 1,893
- Submission date
- Feb 14, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), United Regional Health Care System, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,893 patients. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, passport data, health insurance information, dates of birth, and treatment and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE im...
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 | 36,900 | Jan 26, 2024 | 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 1,893 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 14, 2020.
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 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.