Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Paul Phillips Appointed Federal Programs Director at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Mover & Shakers)
In this role, Phillips will spearhead business development efforts in the federal sector, focusing on strategic marketing initiatives. read more >
Arkansas Businesses Face Growing Need for Cyber Insurance as Cyberattacks Increase
As cyber criminals grow more sophisticated and attacks more frequent, businesses face a reality in which cyber liability insurance is no longer optional. read more >
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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 >
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 >
Marshall Butler Serves as CFO for Lyon College’s New Schools
“Any small, private liberal arts college that ventures out to start a dental and a vet school in Arkansas, that’s something I can get behind,” Butler said. read more >
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 >
Best Places to Work 2024: Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield is committed to enhancing the health, financial security and peace of mind of its members and communities. 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 >
Conway Area Healthcare Forum Recognizes Medical Professionals (Movers & Shakers)
The Forum gives awards for the following categories: Nurse, Physician, Healthcare Professional, Healthcare Promotion, Administrator, Dental/Optical/Mental Health Professional and Community Impact. read more >
Central Baptist College Announces New EVP & Director of Admissions (Movers & Shakers)
Jeremy Langley has been hired as executive vice president at Central Baptist College of Conway, and Sterling Claypoole has been hired as director of admissions. read more >
Eells Named as Inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of UA Little Rock School of Education (Movers & Shakers)
The position is funded by a $3.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation. read more >
‘Gold Card’ Bill Seeks to Fast Track Health Care Approvals in Arkansas
Act 575 gives automatic approval in many cases for procedures and drugs ordered by physicians who have achieved a 90% standard on previous approvals from insurance providers. read more >
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Wolfe Street Opens Center for Teens
The Youth Empowerment Project Teen Center in west Little Rock is the first recovery program of its kind in Arkansas. read more >
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Private Firms List Led by Blue Cross
Seventeen private companies owned and headquartered in Arkansas are believed to have had revenue of more than $1 billion in 2023. read more >
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Toni Alexander Named Dean of the UAFS College of Arts & Sciences (Movers & Shakers)
She previously was chair of the department of history and anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University. read more >
Mark Greenway Named Chair of Blue Cross Blue Shield; Matt Waller Elected to Board
Greenway recently retired from J.B. Hunt as senior vice president of human resources, managed the company’s benefits plan design, hiring and employee training. read more >
UAMS Hires Fellowship-trained Hematologist Oncologist (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Anuradha Kunthur also serves as assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology. read more >
Brooke Magallanes Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment at UA Fort Smith (Movers & Shakers)
She previously was the interim director of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
2 Hired at Washington Regional Brain & Spine Surgery Clinic (Movers & Shakers)
Madalynn Potter and Rebekah Sanchez are both certified physician assistants. read more >
Arkansas Pharmacists Association Names Michael Morrison as Senior Adviser (Movers & Shakers)
He previously served as the deputy communications director and director of visual media for the Arkansas attorney general’s office. read more >