Axis Healthcare Group

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 retrained.