HHS OCR report · 2020
WellMed Medical Management data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WellMed Medical Management
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 591
- Submission date
- Oct 15, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), WellMed Medical Management, Inc., reported that an employee’s vehicle was burglarized and documents that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 591 individuals, were stolen. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. In its mitigation effo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by WellMed Medical Management
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WellMed Medical Management | TX | Healthcare Provider | 10,506 | Sep 23, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WellMed Medical Management data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 591 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 15, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 WellMed Medical Management 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 WellMed Medical Management.