West Texas Health, PLLC breach affects 73,720 individuals
West Texas Health, PLLC, a business associate, reported a hacking/IT incident affecting 73,720 individuals. The breach involved unauthorized access to a network server. The filing was submitted to HHS OCR on 12/02/2025. This submission date reflects when the report was filed, not when the breach occurred or was discovered. As a business associate, West Texas Health has specific obligations under HIPAA. Covered entities working with this business associate should review their business associate agreements and ensure they are aware of this incident. Individuals affected may be notified by the entity. This entry highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for all entities handling protected health information.
Primary source: HHS OCR Breach Portal — West Texas Health, PLLC (TX) · reported 12/02/2025 · 73,720 individuals · Checked against the record 2026-10-28