by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 4/21/2013 05:19 pm
The approval of the "private option" that Arkansas is pursuing to expand health insurance in the state doesn't end the debate over an idea that supporters have touted as an innovative way to reform Medicaid and opponents have blasted as no different from "Obamacare." It's merely a preview of the fights yet to come.
by Michael Stratford, The Associated Press 4/18/2013 07:29 am
Arkansas' plan to use federal money to buy private insurance for low-income residents won final approval from state lawmakers Wednesday.
by Michael Stratford, The Associated Press 4/16/2013 10:38 am
A plan for Arkansas to use federal Medicaid funds to buy private insurance for low-income residents has cleared its final hurdle in the state House. House members voted 77-23 Tuesday morning after a half-hour debate. Includes roll call.
by Mark Carter 4/15/2013 01:03 pm
IA recently caught up with Pathagility's Mark McCuin, who told us how a 'pivot' led to new clients and how all the recent health-care hubbub is affecting the firm.
by Lance Turner 4/15/2013 09:42 am
The state Insurance Department has selected thee finalists to make presentations Wednesday for a $4.3 million outreach and education contract tied to the coming health insurance exchange.
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 4/15/2013 08:35 am
For Arkansas Republicans elected on a vow to defeat the federal health care overhaul, a proposal to expand subsidized insurance relying on a key part of that law has been far from an easy pitch.
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 4/15/2013 07:48 am
Arkansas lawmakers face a daunting to-do list as they try to wrap up this year's session by a self-imposed Friday deadline. Here's what's at the top.
by Luke Jones 4/15/2013 12:00 am
The top five largest employers in Arkansas have seen some bumps since last year, but they remain in the same order. Four of the top five saw increases in employment during 2012.
by Gwen Moritz 4/15/2013 12:00 am
Time may appear to move faster as you add on years, but a 97-month car loan won't slow it down any.
by Arkansas Business Staff 4/15/2013 12:00 am
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services in October issued “Arkansas Long-Term Industry & Occupational Projections,” detailing its forecasts for the long-term job market.
by Arkansas Business Staff 4/15/2013 12:00 am
Bobby Cheatwood of Little Rock and Todd Dennis of Maumelle have been recognized by the Farm Bureau of Statewide Agents & Agency Managers for total performance during 2012.
by Arkansas Business Staff 4/15/2013 12:00 am
Artee Williams, the director of the Department of Workforce Services, shares his thoughts on the state's unemployment rates, which jobs are filling up too fast and which ones aren't filling up at all.
by Lance Turner 4/12/2013 01:18 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences names Dr. G. Richard Smith has its new dean of the College of Medicine and vice chancellor. The appointment is effective May 1.
by Michael Stratford, The Associated Press 4/11/2013 03:38 pm
A plan to use federal Medicaid money to buy health insurance for low-income Arkansans faced an uncertain future Thursday - winning support from most House members but reaching the 75 votes that will be needed to approve its budget bill.
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 4/10/2013 07:35 am
Abortion providers and entities that perform abortion referrals would be unable to receive most government grants in Arkansas under a bill approved by the state Senate on Tuesday, a move aimed at cutting off money Planned Parenthood receives for sex education.
by Lance Turner 4/10/2013 07:21 am
St. Vincent Health System says David R. Fox has been named the new president of St. Vincent North in Sherwood. Fox replaces Tim Osterholm, who accepted a position as vice president and "chief people officer" at St. Vincent.
by Michael Stratford, The Associated Press 4/9/2013 03:14 pm
A proposal to have Arkansas use federal Medicaid funds to subsidize private health insurance for low-income residents won approval from a state House committee on Tuesday, but the plan faced opposition from Republicans as it moved toward a vote in the full chamber.
by Mark Friedman 4/8/2013 12:00 am
Starting in September 2014, a record of all payments that drug companies make to doctors will be publicly available, a situation raising concerns among both physicians and drug companies.
by Jan Cottingham 4/8/2013 12:00 am
The effort to digitize health care records has been underway for years, but it gained new momentum — and qualified health care providers gained financial incentives — with the 2009 passage by Congress of the Health Information Technology for Economic & Clinical Health Act, known as HITECH.
by Mark Friedman 4/8/2013 12:00 am
Hot Spring County Medical Center of Malvern is in talks to form a partnership with Baptist Health of Little Rock. If the deal is approved by the Hot Spring County Quorum Court, Baptist Health would operate the 72-bed hospital, said HSC Medical Center CEO Sheila Williams.
Update: Complaint Says Martha Shoffner Accepted $6,000 Payment from Broker 
