Five Rivers Medical Center

Randy Barymon, the new leader at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, says listening to workers and understanding their needs improves retention. read more >

As St. Bernards Healthcare finishes its $102 million medical tower on its Jonesboro campus, the health care system continues to grow in northeast Arkansas. read more >

In addition to more recent disputes, Allegiance Health Management Inc. of Shreveport also ended up in litigation over the management contract for Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas. read more >

The abrupt resignation last month of the CEO of North Metro Medical Center in Jacksonville is the latest in a series of problems facing the company that manages the hospital, Allegiance Health Management Inc. of Shreveport. read more >

Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas nearly closed in 2007. Its worst year came in 2013, when the city-owned hospital reported a $2.4 million loss on $16.3 million of patient revenue. read more >

A hospital management company in Shreveport, La., sued the city of Pocahontas Monday for $1.6 million for canceling its contract to operate the city's hospital. read more >