HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Urgent HomeMD data breach
Urgent HomeMD, a healthcare provider in Texas, reported a breach affecting 615 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 19, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Urgent HomeMD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 615
- Submission date
- Apr 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Urgent HomeMD, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 615 individuals. While investigating this breach, OCR determined that Urgent HomeMD is not a covered entity and the case was subsequently closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Urgent HomeMD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 615 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 19, 2021.
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 Urgent HomeMD 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 Urgent HomeMD.