Health Care
A New Kind of Hospital is Coming to Rural America. To Qualify, Facilities Must Close Their Beds
The government, which classifies hospitals by type, rolled out the rural emergency option in January 2023. Only 19 hospitals across the U.S. received rural emergency hospital status last year.
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$318M Makeover of Arkansas Children’s Campuses Set to Start This Month
The goals of the project include improving access to the campuses and the on-campus experience at the hospitals. The project also prepares the campuses to treat the sickest children. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Are Your Employees Health Insurance-Literate?
Not understanding health insurance is costly to employees and to their employers. read more >
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James Graham Elected Chair-Elect of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (Super Mover)
Graham is executive associate dean for academic affairs of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Little Rock. read more >
Personnel Matters (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
A firing offense for one man is mild compared to what’s clearly acceptable for others. read more >
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2 Hired at Washington Regional Brain & Spine Surgery Clinic (Movers & Shakers)
Madalynn Potter and Rebekah Sanchez are both certified physician assistants. read more >
State to Receive $191K From Medicaid Fraud Settlement
Publicly traded Lincare, based in Clearwater, Florida, was accused of overbilling Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. read more >
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Soledad O’Brien to Keynote 2024 Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium
The event, set for May 2 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, will once again feature breakout sessions and panels led by industry experts. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up
Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030
The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
The Legal Saga of LaDonna Humphrey, and the Boss She Brought Down
Arkansas Business reviewed hundreds of pages of transcripts and court documents to track the rise and fall of a business that quickly outgrew its management and the role a disgruntled employee played in its collapse. read more >
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Children’s Hospitals Report Rise in Attacks on Workers
In addition to facing staffing shortages, higher labor costs and low reimbursement rates, Arkansas Children’s faces a new threat: a rise in workplace violence. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Podcasting Experts Share Insights on Success & Monetization
“We want Arkansas podcasters to succeed, but there are different ways to measure success,” Arkansas Podcast Collaborative's Ti King said. read more >
Bri Morris Named Executive Director of Arkansas Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (Movers & Shakers)
Morris is the first director of the new network of pharmacies created by the Arkansas Pharmacists Association in Little Rock. read more >
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US Employers Add a Surprisingly Strong 275,000 Jobs, a Sign of Continued Economic Strength
Last month’s job growth marked an increase from a revised gain of 229,000 jobs in January. read more >
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IVF is Dominating Headlines in Alabama and Across The Country. Here’s What You Should Know
Alabama lawmakers and Gov. Kay Ivey agreed to protect in vitro fertilization providers from legal liability Wednesday, more than two weeks after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children […] read more >
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Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy are Meant for Long-Term Use. Some Patients Want to Stop
Doctors who treat obesity stress that the disease is a chronic condition that must be managed indefinitely. read more >
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Brandi Stewart Named Chief Nurse for Baptist Health in Fort Smith, Van Buren
Stewart has 25 years of nursing experience and most recently served as vice president and chief nursing officer of INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon, Oklahoma. read more >
Fuel Accelerator Picks 8 Startups for Tech Cohort
The Bentonville-based organization said the selected startups bring a "diverse range of solutions that are transforming the healthcare industry." read more >
Washington Regional Anesthesiologist Gains Board Certification (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Drew Rodgers is the first anesthesiologist in northwest Arkansas to achieve board certification in adult cardiac anesthesiology. read more >
Ace Glass Project Draws $5.7M Sale (Real Deals)
ARJV IV LLC, led by Chris Moses, purchased the 41,554-SF project at 3101 Dugan Drive from 3101 Dugan LLC of Salt Lake City. read more >
by George Waldon -