Excel Healthcare Receivable Management & Consulting Data Breach Impacts Health Information

On Jan. 13, 2026, Excel Healthcare Receivable Management & Consulting reported a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

According to the official government disclosure, the incident affected 500 individuals in the United States. However, '500' is typically a placeholder number until disclosing companies complete their investigation. Most of the time, this figure is updated at a later date on the HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal.

While the precise method of the breach and the party responsible have not been publicly disclosed, the fact that the incident was reported to HHS indicates that it involved protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA regulations.

The types of information exposed may include personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, as well as PHI like medical record numbers, health insurance details, and information related to medical billing and claims.

which tracks incidents involving health information. The company’s prompt reporting suggests compliance with federal requirements, but the lack of specific technical information means affected individuals should remain vigilant.

Excel Healthcare's response

After discovering the breach, Excel Healthcare Receivable Management & Consulting notified federal authorities as required by law. While the company has not publicly detailed the specific steps taken in response, organizations in this situation typically initiate internal investigations, secure affected systems, and work to identify and notify impacted individuals.

Those affected should expect to receive direct communication from the company outlining what information was involved and what steps to take.