On July 22, 2024, Arisa Health Incorporated and its subsidiaries Counseling Associates, Inc., Northeast Arkansas Community Mental Health Center d/b/a Mid-South Health Systems, Ozark Guidance Center, Inc., and Professional Counseling Associates. Inc. (collectively, “Arisa Health”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that files on its computer network were subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Arisa Health explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical information, and driver’s license numbers. Upon completing its investigation, Arisa Health began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Arisa Health Incorporated, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Arisa Health data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Arisa Health Data Breach?
The Arisa Health data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Arisa Health’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on March 18, 2024, Arisa Health was the target of a cyberattack that targeted the company’s IT network. In response, Arisa Health secured its systems and then launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts.
Ultimately, Arisa Health’s investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party gained access to its IT network between March 1, 2024 and March 18, 2024 and during this time, they had access to confidential patient information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Arisa Health reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Arisa Health completed this process on May 20, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address, date of birth, email address, Social Security number, health insurance information, medical information, and driver’s license number.
On July 19, 2024, Arisa Health sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Arisa Health Incorporated
Arisa Health Incorporated is a behavioral healthcare provider based out of Springdale, Arkansas. Arisa Health combined four other Arkansas-based behavioral healthcare providers: Counseling Associates, Inc., Northeast Arkansas Community Mental Health Center d/b/a Mid-South Health Systems, Ozark Guidance Center, Inc., and Professional Counseling Associates. Inc. In all, Arisa Health operates nearly 50 locations. Arisa Health employs more than 56 people and generates approximately $12 million in annual revenue.
