Boston Mountain Data Breach Impacts 4,800 Patients

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, a family and community health center in Northwest and North Central Arkansas, disclosed a data breach that affected approximately 4,800 individuals in the United States.

The breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Feb. 27, 2026.

What happened in the Boston Mountain Rural Health Center data breach

As of current public disclosures, the details and extent of the breach is not known.

The types of information exposed were not disclosed but may include health information such as medical records, insurance provider, prescription details, etc. Additionally, although unconfirmed, personal information may have also been exposed such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and possibly SSNs.

Patients who have questions about the data breach or who are concerned about whether their personal or health information was involved can contact Boston Mountain Rural Health Center directly at its clinic locations.

The Harrison clinic is located at 1002 N. Spring St. and can be reached by phone at 870-448-5733. The Clinton clinic is located at 465 Medical Center Parkway and can be contacted at 501-745-4426.

Steps to take if your information was exposed

• Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax (1-800-525-6285), Experian (1-888-397-3742) and TransUnion (1-800-680-7289) to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name.
• Request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and review them carefully for any unfamiliar accounts, inquiries or charges you did not authorize.
• Review Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer for any medical services, prescriptions or equipment you did not receive, as this could be a sign of medical identity theft.
• Request copies of your medical records from your healthcare providers and check them for any treatments, diagnoses or visits you do not recognize, which may indicate someone used your health information fraudulently.
• Be cautious of phishing attempts that reference Boston Mountain Rural Health Center or this data breach by name, including suspicious emails, phone calls or text messages that ask you to share personal information or click on unfamiliar links.
• Report any suspicious activity to your healthcare providers, your insurance company and local law enforcement if you notice signs that your identity or health information has been misused.