American Addiction Centers Reports Hacking Incident Affecting Over 327,000 Individuals
Healthcare organizations should note that **American Addiction Centers**, a **Business Associate** based in Tennessee, recently reported a significant **Hacking/IT Incident** to HHS OCR. This breach, submitted on **August 7, 2026**, impacted a **network server** and potentially exposed the protected health information of **327,754 individuals**. As a Business Associate, American Addiction Centers is responsible for safeguarding patient data under HIPAA, and this incident underscores the persistent cybersecurity risks faced by entities handling sensitive health information.