Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Budget Tightening Leads Arkansas Blue Cross to Offer Employees Early Retirement
In an effort to combat financial pressures, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield is offering certain employees early-retirement. read more >
Little Rock Psychologist Indicted Over Defrauding Insurers More Than $500K
She allegedly billed for psychotherapy sessions that never occurred, including services for patients who were dead. read more >
![Curtis Barnett is the president and CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield. He’s navigating a funding crisis in the health care and insurance industries. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ARBusiness-Curtiss-Barnett-0040_opt-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Agrees to Partnership with Cambia
The affiliation aims to cut costs, expand innovation and strengthen stability amid rising health care expenses. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories In 60 Seconds
Here are the five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Confirms Proposed Affiliation With Cambia
Oregon-based Cambia, which serves 3.6 million people, has pursued similar affiliations elsewhere to unify operations and share best practices. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Hires & Promotions at Arkansas Surgical Hospital, Summit Utilities, CJRW (Movers & Shakers)
From banking to nonprofits, see who’s moving up or joining Arkansas organizations this week. read more >
American Frankenstein (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Stress continues to build on the way we pay for health care in the United States. The bill will come due. read more >
by Hunter Field -
HoganTaylor, A-State, Unity Health Announce New Hires & Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas professionals are on the move with key promotions and hires across accounting, education, health care, media and more. read more >
Mountaire Corp. Reclaims Top Spot Among Arkansas’ Largest Private Companies
Nineteen Arkansas-based private companies topped $1 billion in revenue in 2024. That's two more than the previous year. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
CEO Confronts Arkansas Blue Cross’ Historic Loss Amid Health Care Crisis
After a record $226 million loss, Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield’s CEO faces tough challenges ahead in an increasingly costly and complex health care landscape. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
![Dr. Burke Soffe, dean of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine: “This will provide a generational impact on oral health in the state.” [Karen Segrave]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ARBusiness-Lyon-Dental-School-0174_opt-300x194.jpg)
Lyon College Dental School to Welcome First Students in June
The school in Little Rock intends to improve the state’s dismal dental health statistics. Arkansas ranks last in the country in dental health and second to last in dentist-to-population ratio. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Reports $226M Loss for 2024
The nonprofit health insurer cited rising health care costs, high-dollar claims and increased prescription drug expenses. Revenue also declined. read more >
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Awards Partial Bonuses Despite Tough 2024
Despite a $100M loss and layoffs, Arkansas Blue Cross awarded 50% of target bonuses to non-executive employees, while executives will not receive bonuses for 2024. read more >
David Manns Named Senior VP for Public Affairs & Policy at Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield (Super Mover)
Most recently, he served as senior deputy chief of staff and political director for U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford. read more >
Health Care Costs & ABCBS (Editorial)
Rising health care costs now threaten the state’s biggest private company. read more >
New Appointments at Grand Savings Bank, Stephens Insurance, ASU-Beebe & More (Movers & Shakers)
Key Arkansas appointments include Aubrey Blackmon’s Agriculture Hall of Fame induction, Laura Landreaux as State Chamber chair, and leadership changes in banking, energy, health care, and more. read more >
Arkansas Blue Cross Undergoes Major Restructuring Amid $100M Loss & Merger Talks
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield faced significant financial losses in 2024, leading to layoffs and cuts to lobbyist contracts, while exploring a possible merger with Cambia Health Solutions. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Hospitals Brace for More Insurer Showdowns Amid Financial Recovery
Hospitals in Arkansas and nationwide are improving financially but still face challenges, including insurance disputes, staffing shortages, and financial uncertainties in 2025. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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 >
by Chloe McGehee -
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