Health Care Archive

Arkansas to Get $5.2M in Settlement with Indian Drug Maker

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/14/2013 01:43 pm

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says Arkansas is part of a group that reached a settlement with generic medications manufacturer Ranbaxy of India over allegations that the company introduced adulterated drugs into the U.S. market.

Dynamics of Health Debate Change in Arkansas (AP Analysis)

by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 5/13/2013 08:20 am

For the past three years, they've been the three dirtiest words in Arkansas politics. But the Affordable Care Act may get an image rehabilitation in time for next year's election.

Deltic Acreage Adds Up To $2.5 Million Buy (Real Deals)

by George Waldon 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Deltic Timber Corp. of El Dorado bought the land east of Rahling Road and south of Pebble Beach Estates from Agar/Shuffield Joint Venture, led by Elvin Shuffield.

Contrary Wisdom on Meetings (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

by Barry Goldberg 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Barry Goldberg offers seven tips on getting the most out of your business meetings.

Stephen Tipton Named SVP at Centennial Bank (Movers & Shakers)

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Stephen Tipton has been promoted to senior vice president and credit risk management director of Centennial Bank and its parent company, Home BancShares Inc., in Conway. Tipton, a University of Arkansas business graduate, has worked for Centennial for seven years and has experience in retail, business development and lending.

Retail Vacancy Rate Continues Slide

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/13/2013 12:00 am

The vacancy rate for retail space in the central Arkansas commercial real estate market slipped again in the first quarter of 2013.

It's Not What You Know, It's Who Knows You (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)

by Gwen Moritz 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Hard work, education and a can-do spirit are still requirements for good employment, but some big feet to stick through that door help too.

Arkansas Heart Hospital Execs Stepping Down

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Arkansas Heart Hospital EVP Charlie Smith and CFO Mark Hartman have announced they are leaving, but a departure date hasn't been set, said CEO Dr. Bruce Murphy.

Jennifer Pyron Leaves 'Soiree' for Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation

by Kate Knable 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Jennifer Cobb Pyron, editor of Arkansas Business Publishing Group's Little Rock Soiree magazine, has accepted a job as director of communications and strategic planning for the Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation beginning June 3.

7 Arkansas Schools Share $1M Grant for Health Centers

by Associated Press 5/8/2013 07:43 am

The state has awarded $1 million in grants to seven Arkansas schools for the creation of school-based health centers in their districts beginning next school year.

Dustin McDaniel: Health Issues a Concern After Exxon's Oil Spill in Mayflower

by Associated Press 5/8/2013 07:38 am

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday he's concerned about the public health implications of an oil spill earlier this year in Mayflower.

Patient Solicitation Root of Dental Clinic Lawsuit

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/6/2013 12:00 am

Dentist Montgomery D. Heathman of Little Rock said in his lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court that problems started shortly after he bought Arkansas Family Dental P.A.'s location at 9200 Chicot Road in December for $271,000.

G. Richard Smith Settling In as Dean of UAMS' College of Medicine, Vice Chancellor

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/6/2013 12:00 am

G. Richard Smith was named dean of the College of Medicine and vice chancellor by Chancellor Dan Rahn. He officially assumed his duties May 1, succeeding Debra H. Fiser, who has been the College of Medicine dean and vice chancellor of UAMS since September 2006.

Bill Halter, Mike Ross Trade Jabs Over Health Care

by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 5/3/2013 04:49 pm

Bill Halter on Friday criticized Democratic rival Mike Ross and the Republican candidates for Arkansas governor for opposing the federal health care law, saying their stances would have prevented the state from providing insurance to thousands of low-income residents.

UAMS Names William Bowes as CFO

by Mark Friedman 5/3/2013 01:50 pm

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on Friday named William R. Bowes as its chief financial officer. Bowes replaces Melony Goodhand, who left at the end of 2012.

Marcella Doderer Named CEO of Arkansas Children's Hospital

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/3/2013 08:34 am

Arkansas Children's Hospital names Marcella L. Doderer of San Antonio, Texas, as its new president and CEO.

At Clinton School in Little Rock, Nancy Pelosi Defends Federal Health Care

by Jeannie Nuss, The Associated Press 5/2/2013 04:02 pm

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi defended passage of the federal health care overhaul Thursday during a visit to Arkansas.

Construction to Start on $18M Midtown Medical Office Building; Doctors Hospital to Be Razed

by Mark Friedman 5/2/2013 10:02 am

Once the Midtown Medical Park building is completed, which is expected in May 2014, the Doctors Hospital will be razed and used for parking or possibly another medical building.

Former Dr. Randeep Mann Again Sentenced to Life in Prison

by Associated Press 5/1/2013 02:45 pm

A former Russellville doctor convicted of plotting a bombing that nearly killed the head of the Arkansas medical board has again been sentenced to life in prison.

Arkansas Prepares to Launch Medicaid Inspector General Office

by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 4/30/2013 04:11 pm

As Arkansas moves forward with a plan to offer subsidized health insurance to thousands of low-income residents, it is preparing to reorganize its Medicaid program to create a new office that would investigate fraud and waste complaints.