HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Axis Neuromonitoring, Inc., d/b/a Apex IONM Solutions data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Axis Neuromonitoring, Inc., d/b/a Apex IONM Solutions
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,876
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Axis Neuromonitoring, Inc., dba Apex IONM Solutions, the business associate (BA), reported that a workforce member was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,876 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioning the workforce member responsible, strengthened its admini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Axis Neuromonitoring, Inc., d/b/a Apex IONM Solutions data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,876 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 2020.
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 Neuromonitoring, Inc., d/b/a Apex IONM Solutions 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 Neuromonitoring, Inc., d/b/a Apex IONM Solutions.