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Jonesboro Dentists Build GPS Dental into $300M Dental Support Network Across 28 States

Dr. Hunter Smith and Dr. Will Little are the founders of GPS Dental of Jonesboro, a dental support organization that offers a variety of management services for dentists across the country.

Arkansas Looks to Mitigation Programs to Tackle Homeowners Insurance Premiums

To help curb Arkansas’ rising homeowners’ insurance premiums, state Insurance Department officials suggest building homes to withstand severe weather.

Lessons in Leadership Start Early (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

While employees are not our children, a hierarchical structure does project a parental role onto the boss.

Vote (Editorial)

Arkansans have it in their power to turn this state around when it comes to voting.

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Jentry Jones Hired as Senior VP at Generations Bank (Movers & Shakers)

Jones has been hired as senior vice president, senior business development officer at Generations Bank of Rogers. read more >
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Too Far … Again (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

The marijuana industry just can’t help itself from taking a step too far at the ballot. read more >
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Adam Head on CARTI’s Growth and Commitment to Cancer Care

Before joining CARTI in 2017 as president and CEO, Adam Head was COO at Arkansas Heart Hospital of Little Rock. read more >
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Aging: A Disease We Can Reverse? (Dr. Bruce Murphy Commentary)

The health care sector needs a paradigm shift that approaches aging as a treatable disease. read more >
CHI St. Vincent in Little Rock
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Ex Post Facto Lawmaking (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Retroactively changing how a law is enforced may have been necessary, but I sure don’t like it. read more >
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Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Reports Vendor Data Breach

Investigators believe someone illegally accessed the Blue Wellness Rewards program to obtain gift cards, not identity theft. read more >
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Boomers to Zoomers (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

It’s easy to complain about the new generation of employees, but we’d be better off listening. read more >
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Surgeon General Focuses on OB Health

Dr. Kay Chandler, an OB-GYN, is on the Strategic Committee on Maternal Health that Gov. Sarah Sanders created in March to offer ways to enhance the state of maternal health in Arkansas, which usually sits at or near the bottom of national rankings. read more >
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St. Vincent Medical Group Avoids $500M Penalty Under Amended Patient Right-to-Know LawLock Icon

The law was changed as St. Vincent Medical Group faced two lawsuits involving Dr. Leslie Anderson of Lonoke, who was terminated without cause from the practice in 2019 and claimed he wasn’t able to notify his patients about the change. read more >
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UA Names Laura Jacobs Senior Director of Philanthropic Initiatives (Movers & Shakers)

Jacobs will help lead campuswide fundraising priorities and advance the student success pillar of the university’s 150 Forward strategic plan. read more >
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Cyberattacks: It’s Not If But When (Ashley Perkins Commentary)

Your company’s cybersecurity will be tested. Being ready requires a varied approach to counter threats. read more >
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Economic Development: The Role of Accounting Firms in Driving Business Growth

At its core, economic development involves policies and practices that encourage investment, job creation, and wealth accumulation within a region. read more >
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Telehealth for All Medicare Patients Hinges on CongressLock Icon

If Congress doesn’t extend telemedicine regulations for Medicare patients by the end of the year, it will deliver a sharp blow to an industry that gained popularity during the COVID pandemic.  read more >
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Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners Announces New Hires (Movers & Shakers)

Brad Freeman has been hired as managing director of property management and Sara Whitlock has been hired as director of lease administration. read more >
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Living Life to the Fullest in Hospice Care (Kim Shaffer Kirkman Commentary)

Making your end-of-life plans is a gift to your family and yourself. read more >
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Harps Promotes Tackett & Taylor in Leadership Roles (Movers & Shakers)

Tackett has been promoted to vice president of store systems and Taylor has been appointed to the executive committee of Harps. read more >
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Columbia Insurance to Transfer Arkansas Portfolio to Safeco

Columbia Insurance Group will transfer all of its Arkansas personal lines to Safeco Insurance of Liberty Mutual. read more >
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Arvest Bank Promotes Keith Bowles to Sales Manager for Benton County (Movers & Shakers)

Bowles replaces Amy Morbeck, who was promoted to chief product and innovation officer in June. read more >
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UAMS Report Shows Financials Improved in Fiscal Year 2023

UAMS, which features the state’s only teaching hospital, reported a decrease in net position of $1.76 million for its fiscal year that ended in June 30, compared with a decrease of $46.16 million the previous year. read more >
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Arkansas Homeowners Face Soaring Insurance Rates in 2024Lock Icon

Rates for homeowners’ insurance in Arkansas have gone through the roof in 2024, mirroring a national trend as insurance companies try to keep pace with rising property damage claims caused by more severe weather and increasing costs. read more >