Longview ER Operations Discloses Data Breach Affecting U.S. Patients
Longview ER Operations LLC, operating as Hospitality Health ER a 24-hour freestanding emergency room in Longview, Texas reported a data breach impacting individuals across the U.S. The incident was disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on August 11, 2026, with a public notice posted the same day.
On July 22, 2026, the company detected suspicious activity within its network and initiated an investigation with third-party cybersecurity and forensic experts. The probe confirmed unauthorized access by an unknown threat actor, who copied certain files from the system. No details were provided about the attacker’s identity or the intrusion method used.
The breach was contained to Longview ER Operations’ network, with no evidence suggesting compromise of affiliated facilities, including Tyler ER Operations or Galveston ER Operations, which also operate under the Hospitality Health ER brand.
As of the notice’s publication, Longview ER Operations was still reviewing the affected files to identify the scope of exposed data, including protected health information (PHI) and impacted patients. Specific details about the types of compromised data remain unconfirmed pending the review’s completion.
Once the analysis is finalized, the company will notify affected individuals via mail, detailing the exposed information tied to their records. A dedicated assistance line (903-475-0990, available daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) was established for patient inquiries.
The notice advised potentially affected individuals to monitor accounts and credit reports for fraudulent activity, citing federal protections for free fraud alerts and credit freezes through Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/longview-emergency-room-2026
Hospitality Health ER cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/hospitality-health-er
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