HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Vecino Health Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vecino Health Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,339
- Submission date
- Aug 22, 2023
- 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), Vecino Health Centers, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,339 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vecino Health Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,339 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 22, 2023.
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 Vecino Health Centers 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 Vecino Health Centers.