Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Hudson Valley Medical Billing & Credentialing, LLC. The breach occurred on an unspecified date and was discovered on an unspecified date. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Hudson Valley Medical Billing & Credentialing, LLC
Hudson Valley Medical Billing & Credentialing, LLC is a medical billing and transcription company based in Poughkeepsie, NY (55 Camelot Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601). Founded on May 4th, 2015, the company employs between one and ten people and operates as a HIPAA Business Associate, meaning it handles protected health information on behalf of healthcare providers rather than treating patients directly. Its services include insurance credentialing, benefits verification, authorization requests, claims submission, claims resolution, and patient billing.
What Happened?
Hudson Valley Medical Billing & Credentialing, LLC was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on July 7th, 2026, classifying the incident as a Hacking/IT Incident affecting a Desktop Computer and Network Server. A total of 5,459 individuals were affected.
According to supplemental reporting by ClaimDepot, the company became aware of possible unauthorized access to one of its computer systems on March 6th, 2026. The company shut down the affected system and launched an investigation. Notification letters were sent to affected individuals beginning July 7th, 2026—approximately four months after the breach was discovered. The breach was also reported to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on July 15th, 2026. According to the notification letter as reported by ClaimDepot, the types of information that may have been exposed include names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, and medical records. The company is offering free credit monitoring services through CyberScout and has established a dedicated call center at 1-833-851-4874. No ransomware group attribution or threat-actor claims were found in public reporting.
At least two law firms—Shamis & Gentile P.A. and Console & Associates—have publicly announced investigations into this breach for potential class action lawsuits, though no lawsuit has been filed as of the research date.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Hudson Valley Medical Billing & Credentialing, LLC
- Industry: Healthcare business services — medical billing, credentialing, and transcription
- Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident (Desktop Computer, Network Server)
- Date breach discovered: March 6th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 7th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 5,459
- Identity theft protection offered: Free credit monitoring through CyberScout
- Prior breach: None found
- Litigation status: No lawsuit filed; Shamis & Gentile P.A. and Console & Associates have announced investigations into potential class action claims
- Source: HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report (https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report_hip.jsf#1468057); ClaimDepot (https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/hudson-valley-medical-billing-2026); Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce (https://www.dcrcoc.org/list/member/hudson-valley-medical-billing-credentialing-llc-38807)
What Should You Do?
If you received a notification letter, consider enrolling in the free credit monitoring offered through CyberScout by contacting the dedicated call center at 1-833-851-4874. Regardless of whether you enroll, you should place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) and regularly monitor your credit reports through AnnualCreditReport.com. Because medical records and Social Security numbers were reportedly involved, also review your Explanation of Benefits statements and medical records for any services you do not recognize. If you spot signs of identity theft or fraud, report them at IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step guidance on resolving the issue.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
