North Texas Preferred Health Partners has reported a data breach involving unauthorized access to systems containing sensitive personal and health information. The breach may have impacted an undetermined number of individuals, and details continue to emerge.
North Texas Preferred Health Partners’s Data Breach Investigation
ABKSW Preferred Health Partners, PLLC, which does business as North Texas Preferred Health Partners (“North Texas PHP”), recently disclosed a data breach to the Texas Attorney General involving sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information. According to the filing, the incident involved unauthorized access to systems maintained by North Texas PHP, though specific technical details about how the breach occurred have not yet been publicly released.
North Texas PHP is a Texas-based healthcare provider founded in 2015. The organization offers a wide range of healthcare services, including internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, pediatric care, nutrition, and virtual healthcare services. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, North Texas PHP employs more than 50 individuals and operates nine locations across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and Austin areas.
On January 9, 2026, North Texas PHP reported the breach to the Attorney General of Texas. As of January 12, 2026, the company had not yet issued notification letters to affected individuals, and the total number of impacted patients has not been disclosed. According to the state filing, North Texas PHP acknowledged that sensitive data stored within its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party.
While the scope of the breach is still unclear, the potential exposure of both personal and medical information raises serious concerns. Healthcare organizations are entrusted with some of the most sensitive data individuals possess, and breaches of this nature can place patients at risk of identity theft, medical fraud, and long-term privacy violations.
At Class Action U, we believe transparency and accountability are critical when healthcare providers experience data security incidents. Patients deserve timely notice and a clear explanation of what happened, what data was involved, and what steps are being taken to protect them going forward.
When Did This Breach Occur?
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Date Reported to Texas Attorney General: January 9, 2026
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Public Disclosure Status: As of January 12, 2026, individual notifications had not yet begun
The exact date the unauthorized access occurred has not yet been publicly disclosed.
What Information Was Breached?
While the information impacted may vary by individual, the types of data potentially exposed include:
What You Can Do
If you are a patient or former patient of North Texas Preferred Health Partners, there are steps you can take now to protect yourself:
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Remain Alert for Notifications: Watch for any official breach notice from North Texas PHP.
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Monitor Your Credit Reports: Review your credit reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.
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Watch for Medical Fraud: Review explanation of benefits (EOBs) and medical statements for services you don’t recognize.
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Consider a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: These tools can help reduce the risk of identity theft.
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Document Your Experience: Keep records of any suspicious activity or communications related to your personal data.
Even if you have not yet received a notification, your information may still have been involved. Class Action U helps individuals understand their rights and determine whether legal action may be appropriate.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against North Texas Preferred Health Partners
If your personal or medical information was exposed in the North Texas Preferred Health Partners data breach, you may be eligible to pursue compensation through a class action lawsuit. Healthcare providers have a legal responsibility to safeguard patient data, and failure to do so can result in significant harm.
A class action lawsuit allows affected individuals to stand together and hold organizations accountable for inadequate data security practices. Even without confirmed misuse, the exposure of Social Security numbers and health information creates ongoing risks that should not be ignored.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or discovered you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.
