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Lyon College Reveals Designs for Veterinary College in Cabot

The campus will also be home to Cabot Animal Support Services, which will provide students with hands-on learning experiences. Groundbreaking is set for this spring.

Lyon College Dental School Receives Initial Accreditation, Plans to Welcome First Students in June

The opening of the state’s first dental school will mark “a new era in oral health” for Arkansas, said Dr. Burke Soffe, dean of the school.

Rock Dental Brands Continues Growth with New Arkansas AcquisitionLock Icon

Kristi Crum, CEO of Rock Dental Brands of Little Rock (Karen E. Segrave)

Rock Dental Brands, backed by a $90 million investment, continues its expansion with an upcoming Arkansas acquisition and a growing M&A team to drive strategic growth.

Big Deals in Arkansas Up 30% In ValueLock Icon

Uniti Group Inc. headquarters in Little Rock. The Uniti-Windstream merger was valued at $13.4 billion. [Emma Mayes]

This year’s list includes not only acquisitions but also major investments, reflecting the growing role of private equity in the state.

Health Care / Construction / Education

Lyon College Reveals Designs for Veterinary College in Cabot

The campus will also be home to Cabot Animal Support Services, which will provide students with hands-on learning experiences. Groundbreaking is set for this spring. read more >
Health Care

E. Scot Davis to Serve as CEO for Arkansas Spine and Pain

Davis, who has more than 30 years of experience in physician practice management, will guide financial and clinical operations across seven Arkansas locations. read more >
Health Care

Char Boulch Named CEO of Saline Health System

She has served as Saline Memorial Hospital’s chief nursing officer since 2023, leading efforts to improve patient safety and staff engagement. read more >
Business Services / Legal

Jennifer Smith Rejoins Wright Lindsey Jennings

Smith returns after nearly two years with UAMS, where she was associate general counsel and previously practiced as a registered nurse. read more >
Health Care / Nonprofits

Brian Bell Named President and CEO of Arkansas Hospice

Bell, who joined the organization in 2016, is board-certified in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He succeeds Judith Wooten, who will assist with the transition through April. read more >
Health Care / Government & Politics / Insurance

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Unveils New Medicaid Work Requirement Plan

The "Pathway to Prosperity" program would use automated tracking and coaching instead of terminating coverage, aiming to avoid legal challenges that blocked previous attempts. read more >
Health Care / Insurance

CHI St. Vincent Reaches Agreement with Centene

The renewal agreement will allow patients to maintain in-network access to CHI St. Vincent services, including those covered through Qualchoice, Ambetter, ARHome and Allwell Medicare Advantage plans. read more >
Health Care / Media & Marketing / Tourism

Arkansas Travelers Strike Deal With CHI St. Vincent for Field Naming Rights

The five-year deal is the first field naming-rights agreement for the Minor League Baseball team. read more >
Health Care

Arkansas Children’s Awarded $3M to Study Impact of ‘Forever Chemicals’ on Child Development

The project will also look at whether a pregnant mom’s physical activity can offer some protection against those chemicals’ effects. read more >
Health Care / Small Business

Eric Peterson Named President of BioVentures

Peterson has held the president position on an interim basis since March 2024. He was previously named executive vice president in 2022. read more >
Health Care

Crystal Bohannan Named President of CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs

Bohannan has been the hospital's vice president of operations since 2018. She brings nearly two decades of experience in health care administration to her new role. read more >
Health Care / Legal

NOWDiagnostics Faces Off With Biotech Rival In Trade Secrets Lawsuit

OraSure Technologies of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has accused a former employee of taking confidential research with her when she joined Springdale-based NOWDiagnostics. read more >
Health Care / Investments

Pediatrics Plus Eyes Expansion With Backing of New Investors

Private equity firms Leavitt Equity Partners of Salt Lake City and Fulcrum Equity Partners of Atlanta have joined an investor group supporting the company's growth. read more >
Health Care / Insurance / Nonprofits

Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Lays Off About 75 Workers, Reports $100M Loss

The state's dominant health insurance carrier cited rising health care costs and membership declines as key factors. read more >
Health Care / Government & Politics / Insurance

Arkansas Gets $17M Federal Grant to Support Maternal Health Initiatives

The grant will provide state Medicaid funding over 10 years with a goal of reducing disparities in access and treatment for pregnant women, new mothers and babies.  read more >
Health Care

UAMS Receives $2.9M Grant to Study Virus That Can Trigger Cancers

UAMS said researcher Craig Forrest is working toward new cancer treatments. read more >
Health Care / Nonprofits

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 >
Health Care / Education / Government & Politics

UAMS Gets $1.9M Grant for Emergency Response in Little Rock Schools

The grant will fund a program to implement advanced safety technologies, including behavioral threat assessments, to manage and intervene in potential threats. read more >
Health Care / Government & Politics

FDA Says Decongestant In Many Cold Medicines Doesn’t Work. So What Does?

Doctors say Americans will be better off without phenylephrine, which is often combined with other medicines to treat cold, flu, fever and allergies. read more >
Health Care / Education / Government & Politics

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 >