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After Baltz Firing, CARTI Issues Statement

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Arkansas Business reports in its “Whispers” column today that Dr. Brad Baltz, its highest paid oncologist, has been fired by CARTI.

The full report, which includes comments by Baltz on both the nature of his dismissal and his take on the nonprofit cancer treatment center’s financial state, is available to Arkansas Business subscribers here (it’ll be available to everyone for free next week).

At the time we were preparing the report, representatives from CARTI — CEO Adam Head and Harry Hamlin, president of the nonprofit’s board of directors — did not provide a comment. But after our deadline, Head and Dr. Balan Nair, CARTI’s medical director, issued this statement:

With more than 40 years of experience, CARTI provides world-class comprehensive cancer care across the state. In addition to excellent patient care, we are also committed to maintaining the utmost professionalism as a team, promoting a culture of respect among all employees.

We have made the decision to part ways with Dr. Brad Baltz, effective Thursday, March 15. It is not a decision we took lightly. His medical contributions to our team were appreciated.

CARTI has 12 highly skilled and respected Medical Oncologists who will continue to provide world-class cancer care to our patients.

CARTI remains fiercely committed to providing Arkansans the premier cancer care destination that combines expertise, convenience and accessibility. Our specialists are committed to innovation – and to the very latest in imaging and other technology – to diagnose and treat cancer at the earliest possible stage. Our comprehensive, one-stop shop approach addresses all aspects of the cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, support programs, family care, recovery and more. CARTI will continue to provide the most advanced clinical techniques in taking care of patients while maintaining the highest quality in every area of cancer treatment.

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