Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley P.C. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley P.C.
Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley P.C. is a multi-specialty, physician-owned medical practice founded in 2010. It provides care across more than ten specialties — including urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology, neurology, dermatology, gynecology, and internal medicine — and is described as the largest physician-owned medical group in the Hudson Valley region. The practice operates offices in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, New Windsor, Newburgh, Wappingers Falls, and Kingston, serving patients throughout Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties in New York, with a team of more than 450 staff members.
What Happened?
Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley P.C. was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report filed on August 21st, 2026. The incident is classified as a Hacking/IT Incident affecting files stored on a network server. According to PMG’s own breach notice, the organization became aware of a disruption to some of its IT systems in June 2026. It secured its systems, engaged third-party forensic experts, and notified law enforcement. The investigation determined that an unauthorized party accessed files on PMG’s network on June 14th, 2026. On July 14th, 2026, PMG completed its data review and identified the categories of information potentially exposed. Notification letters to affected individuals began mailing on August 21st, 2026. A total of 282,075 individuals are listed as affected in the HHS filing.
According to PMG’s breach notice and HIPAA Journal coverage, the files potentially accessed may have included patients’ names, contact information, dates of birth, health insurance information, provider names, patient identification numbers, dates of service, medications, and diagnostic and treatment information. Social Security numbers were not identified among the exposed data types. No specific ransomware group or threat actor has been publicly linked to this incident. Separately, the law firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. has publicly announced an investigation into the breach on behalf of potentially affected individuals for a possible class action lawsuit, though no class action had been filed as of mid-September 2026.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley P.C.
- Industry: Healthcare Provider – Multi-specialty medical practice
- Location: Poughkeepsie, New York (Hudson Valley region); offices throughout Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident – Network Server
- Date of breach: June 14th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: July 14th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: August 21st, 2026
- Total persons affected: 282,075
- Litigation status: Shamis & Gentile P.A. has announced an investigation for a potential class action; no lawsuit filed as of mid-September 2026
- Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal; Premier Medical Group breach notice; HIPAA Journal; WPDH local coverage
What Should You Do?
If you received a notification letter from Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley P.C., review it carefully for information about any identity protection services being offered and enroll before any stated deadline. Because health and medical information was involved, carefully review your Explanation of Benefits statements and medical records for any services you do not recognize, and report any discrepancies to your insurer. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — and monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for unusual activity. You can obtain free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you suspect your information has been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for guided recovery steps. PMG also established a dedicated response line at 888-650-4197 for affected individuals.
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.
