Institute for Hormonal Balance
Disclosed Jan 31, 20233 years ago597 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Institute for Hormonal Balance, reported that a document that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 597 individuals was stolen from an employee’s vehicle. The PHI involved included names and medical procedures performed. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE moved all patient data to secure online storage, updated training materials, and retrained employees. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
What is known
| People affected | 597 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Attack | Lost or stolen device |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Institute for Hormonal Balance (Healthcare Provider, TX)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Jan 31, 2023 | 597 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.