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Rising Uncompensated Care Challenges Arkansas Hospitals
Leaders warn the problem could worsen as Medicaid eligibility reviews tighten and work requirements loom. read more >
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Arkansas Children’s Set to Open First Phase of $371M Expansion
With renovations stretching through 2028, hospital leaders say this is just the start of a sweeping effort to modernize care and meet growing demand. read more >
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The Letter That Changed Everything for Arkansas Children’s
A simple letter turned into a historical donation for Arkansas Children's. read more >
Brandon Yoder Named Executive Vice President and CFO of Arkansas Children’s (Super Mover)
Brandon Yoder's prominent promotion at the Arkansas Children's Hospital has earned him the spot of Super Mover. read more >
Brandon Yoder Joins Arkansas Children’s as CFO
He follows Gena Wingfield, who is retiring after more than 40 years with the pediatric care system. read more >
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories In 60 Seconds
Here are the five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
Hank’s Fine Furniture Donates $1.5M to Arkansas Children’s
The gift was made in memory of Hank Browne, founder of the furniture retailer, who died from cancer in 2022 at age 82. read more >
Colin Kay Named Director of Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center
Kay will lead one of the nation's leading pediatric nutrition and metabolic health centers in the United States. read more >
Bale Family Gives $1M to Arkansas Children’s
The gift establishes a new endowed chair in pediatric interventional radiology. read more >
Arkansas Children’s Receives $1M for Hospital Expansion
The gift will benefit the hospital's largest expansion in its 112-year history. read more >
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Ryan McDonough Appointed Chief Medical Officer of Arkansas Children’s Northwest (Super Mover)
He succeeds Dr. Rob Williams, who joined the Arkansas Children’s system to help open ACNW in 2018. read more >
Arkansas Children’s Northwest Names Mark Ranatza as Chief Nursing Officer
Mark Ranatza, a veteran pediatric health leader, will become chief nursing officer at Arkansas Children's Northwest in March, overseeing nursing and patient care services. read more >
Arkansas Children’s Northwest Receives $2M Grant From Mabee Foundation
Arkansas Children’s Northwest has received a $2 million challenge grant to support the hospital's ongoing expansion project. read more >
Arkansas Children’s Receives $20M From AG’s Office for Opioid Research Center
Attorney General Tim Griffin directed opioid settlement funds toward the establishment of the National Center for Opioid Research & Clinical Effectiveness. read more >
Downtown Little Rock Hampton Inn & Suites Sells for $11M
Explore Little Rock's latest million-dollar transactions, including hotel sales, luxury homes, and major commercial developments shaping the city's market. read more >
Whitaker Family Foundation Donates $5M to Arkansas Children’s Northwest Expansion
The expansion aims to increase access to pediatric care, enhance outcomes for children and elevate the patient experience at ACNW and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. read more >
East North Street Foundation Donates $1M for Arkansas Children’s Hospital Expansion
The nonprofit is co-founded and operated by David Hendrix and Doug Hendrix of Bryant. read more >
Anonymous Donor Gives $1M to Support Arkansas Children’s Expansion
Arkansas Children's said the donor has been supporting the pediatric health system for more than three decades. read more >
Rustin Morse Named Chief Administrator of Arkansas Children’s Northwest
Morse, a dual board-certified pediatrician and pediatric emergency medicine specialist, previously served as chief medical officer for Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. read more >
Jim and Pat McClelland Pledge $1M to Arkansas Children’s
The former CEO of McClelland Consulting Engineers and his wife have served on the board of Arkansas Children's. read more >
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