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AT&T Boosts 4G at UAMS With Distributed Antenna System

AT&T announced Tuesday that it has finished installing a 4G LTE Distributed Antenna System on the campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. read more >

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

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. read more >

UAMS Names William Bowes as CFO

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. read more >

Kudos: Fort Smith Named as a Tree City by Arbor Day Foundation

The city, which has earned this designation for seven consecutive years, also received a Tree City Growth award for demonstrating environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. read more >

J. David Daniel Newest Senior VP at Simmons First Trust (Movers & Shakers)

J. David Daniel has been promoted to senior vice president of Simmons First Trust Co. Daniel has more than 20 years of experience, 16 of which have been with the company. read more >

Muhammad A. Kahn Takes Promotion with White River Health System (Super Mover)

As chief medical information officer of the White River Health System in Batesville, Kahn will collaborate with different physicians to change and simplify the flow of electronic health records, which will decrease work for staff and improve the quality of patient care. read more >

Moody's: Expanding Health Insurance 'Credit Positive' for Arkansas Hospitals

A credit outlook report by Moody's Investor Service says the state Legislature's move to expand health insurance in Arkansas through the "private option" is good for the state's hospitals. read more >

The 13 Most Expensive Home Sales in Pulaski County in 2012

Arkansas Business presents a look at each of the 13 most expensive homes sold in 2012. Each home cost more than $1 million. Includes photo slideshow. read more >

UAMS BioVentures Company Set To Go Public

A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' BioVentures company that says it has a treatment that will detect and kill cancer cells is preparing to have its initial public offering. read more >

UAMS Names G. Richard Smith Dean of Medicine College

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. read more >

Sunshine Act to Shine Light on Pharmaceutical Dollars Paid to Doctors

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. read more >

Online Health Records for Patients Will Still Require Oversight

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. read more >

Malvern Hospital Seeks Baptist Health Deal

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. read more >

UAMS Medicine College Dean Debra Fiser Stepping Down

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences says Dr. Debra Fiser, dean of its College of Medicine, will step down as dean April 30 to return full time to the Department of Pediatrics. read more >

Ad Agencies Pitching for State Media Campaign to Uninsured

Next month will see what's likely to be Arkansas' biggest PR contract pitch of the year — a shot at the “comprehensive,” $4.3 million outreach and education campaign to encourage uninsured Arkansans to sign up for health insurance under the federal health insurance exchange. read more >

Tamika Edwards Named to Federal Reserve Advisory Council (Movers & Shakers)

Tamika Edwards has been appointed to a three-year term on the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' Community Development Advisory Council. read more >

Chamber Focus: Stock in the Rock

Where miles equal minutes, 1 million people live within 50 minutes of downtown Little Rock. So, twelve central Arkansas counties and their unique communities are united to compete as one common, globally recognized brand — Little Rock. read more >

Employing a Superior Workforce in Little Rock

The sustained strength of the Little Rock region's nationally recognized economy and its ability to weather national or global economic downturns is directly attributable to a regional approach to development and the diversity of its business community. read more >

Education & Learning: How Little Rock Gets Ahead

Little Rock not only offers but promotes a lifetime of learning. From innovative, public pre-K for all to graduate-level offerings unique on the planet, the region values education and economic development as inseparable. read more >

Movers & Shakers: Robert Johnson Joins Staff at Garver

Robert Johnson has joined the energy group staff of Garver LLC in North Little Rock as a senior project manager. Johnson has 30 years of experience in engineering and was employed with Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. from 1983 to 2013. read more >