Hillcrest Medical Research LLC, a biotechnology company focused on clinical trials, reported a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on August 17, 2026. The company operates as a clinical research site in central Florida.
The breach affected 5,785 people in the United States. While the specific information types exposed were not fully disclosed, protected health information, such as medical records, health insurance information, treatment details, and prescription information, may have been compromised. No other specific data types have been confirmed.
Lawyers are currently investigating the incident and seeking to represent affected individuals. Details regarding the exact date the breach occurred or when consumers were notified have not been publicly confirmed. More information may emerge as investigations continue and notifications are sent.