Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Data Breach Affects 22,215 Patients

On or around October 6, 2024, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, Inc. (DATS), a leading outpatient rehabilitation center in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, identified unauthorized activity on its network. The organization responded to secure its systems and engaged third-party forensic specialists to investigate the incident

After a thorough analysis, it was determined that files containing sensitive patient information may have been accessed by an unauthorized party.

The breach has impacted 22,215 people in the United States. The exposed information includes both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI): patient names, medical history and treatment information, health insurance information, and financial information.

The incident was formally disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and can be reviewed in detail on the HHS breach portal.

DATS has also posted a notice of the security incident on its website.

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services' response

For those affected, DATS has established a toll-free hotline at 1-833-799-4385, available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM EST (excluding holidays), to answer questions and address concerns related to the breach. Individuals are encouraged to monitor their account statements and explanation of benefits forms for any suspicious activity or errors.

If you believe you may be affected, you should:

• Carefully review your health insurance statements and financial accounts for unauthorized activity.
• Report any suspicious transactions to your insurance provider or financial institution.
• Contact the DATS hotline for further guidance or if you have questions about your specific situation.