Elaina Nix to Lead Operations at ABCBS Medicare Advantage
She's been with the health insurance provider since 1994. read more >
Arkansas Research Alliance Announces 6 New Board Members
The new members represent health care, technology, energy and education sectors. read more >
Website Provides Employers With Resources for COVID-19 Vaccinations
A partnership involving Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield launches VaccinateArkansas.com, a site for employers to get information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines in Arkansas. read more >
Arkansas Blue Cross Announces ‘Vaccinate The Natural State’ Initiative
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield announces "Vaccinate the Natural State," a statewide initiative that aims to educate Arkansans about the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage them to get it. read more >
Walmart to Broker Health Insurance Starting Oct. 15
Walmart will sell insurance plans through Walmart Insurance Services LLC, an insurance brokerage licensed in all 50 states and in Washington D.C. read more >
Blue & You Foundation Announces $1.7M Grant Program, $500K Donation
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas is donating $500,000 to address immediate food insecurity in the state and opening the “Rapid-Response COVID Relief” grant process to award up to $1.7 million in grants to nonprofits that have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. read more >
Arkansas Blue Cross Announces New Hire, Promotion
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield on Friday announced the hiring of Dr. Mark Jansen as vice president and chief medical officer and the promotion of Max Greenwood to vice president of government and media affairs. read more >
Arkansas Blue Cross Joins HubX Accelerator Team
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced Tuesday that it has signed on as a sponsor of the HubX-Life Sciences health care startup accelerator from Baptist Health and the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. read more >
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Curtis Barnett Named CEO-elect at Arkansas Blue Cross
Curtis Barnett has been named by the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield board of directors to succeed CEO Mark White, the company announced Monday. read more >
Five Arkansas Health Organizations Form Partnership
Five Arkansas health-related organizations announced Thursday that they have formed The Partnership for a Healthy Arkansas, a shared services organization they say will improve health care quality and lower costs. read more >
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Wal-Mart Spending $670,000 on Arkansas Health Care Initiative
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville plans to invest $670,000 in an Arkansas health care program designed to reward doctors and hospitals who keep a lid on health care costs while providing high-quality care. read more >
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Northwest Health System, Blue Cross In Talks Again
Representatives from Northwest Health System in Springdale and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield resumed negotiations on Wednesday, and services will continue as usual while companies negotiate. read more >
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