HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Axis Healthcare Group P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Axis Healthcare Group P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 3,537
- Submission date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Axis Healthcare Group P.C., the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee fell victim to an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,537 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media about the breach. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI. All staff were...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Axis Healthcare Group P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,537 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 28, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Axis Healthcare Group P.C. 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 Axis Healthcare Group P.C..