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Anne Gardner Named Chief Privacy Officer at Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Gardner will oversee HIPAA compliance, privacy policies and procedures, impact and risk assessments and data protection.
Their tools already reach thousands in Arkansas and beyond, offering a glimpse of what recovery might look like in the digital age.
Although it’s best to plan your estate before you need care, it’s never too late to preserve assets.
The data builds on fears that expiring enhanced tax credits could cause a dip in enrollment and force many Americans to make tough decisions to delay buying health insurance, look for alternatives or forgo it entirely.
Anne Gardner Named Chief Privacy Officer at Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Gardner will oversee HIPAA compliance, privacy policies and procedures, impact and risk assessments and data protection. read more >
Walton School of Medicine, Kutak Rock, Arkansas Women in Power Announce New Hires & Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Among the many industries featured in this week's Movers & Shakers, most notable is education, health care and nonprofits. read more >
Fewer Americans Sign Up for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance as Costs Spike
The data builds on fears that expiring enhanced tax credits could cause a dip in enrollment and force many Americans to make tough decisions to delay buying health insurance, look for alternatives or forgo it entirely. read more >
Williamson Insurance Acquired by California Firm
The local insurance firm was founded in 1974 by Mark V. Williamson. read more >
Derrick Smith Named Managing Director of Mitchell Williams Law Firm
He joined the Little Rock firm in 2000 and has held leadership roles including chair of its regulated business practice group. read more >
New Hires and Promotions Announced at Citizens Bank, University of Arkansas System, Lexicon Inc. (Movers & Shakers)
The Banking, Finance and Education industries sweep this week's Movers & Shakes lineup. read more >
Key Issues and 2026 Priorities with Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jimmy Harris
He steps into the role as property insurance rates climb and severe weather reshapes the market. read more >
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 >
📈 Interactive Data Briefing: Health Care Premiums Without Federal Subsidies
Enhancements, or subsidies, to health insurance premium tax credits, which were at the heart of the federal government shutdown, helped lead to a doubling in enrollment in Affordable Care Act […] read more >
Kelley Erstine of Big I Arkansas on the Future of Independent Insurers
The CEO of Big I Arkansas discusses the unique challenges of being an independent insurance agency in today's hard market. read more >
Arkansas’ Delta Dental Bets on Startups to Improve Oral Care and Efficiency
After posting a $7.46 million loss in 2024, Delta Dental of Arkansas is launching new ventures to address the state's oral health crisis. read more >
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Trucordia Acquires Eberly Insurance of Sherwood
The Sherwood agency is among five that Trucordia, one of the nation's largest brokerages by revenue, announced it had purchased. 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 >
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Jimmy Harris Named Arkansas Insurance Commissioner
He replaces Alan McClain, who recently retired after more than five years as commissioner. 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 -
Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees
Inductees included two former leaders of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. read more >
📈 Interactive Data Briefing: Insurance Rate Changes for Small-Group Insurers
For 2026, the median proposed premium increase among 318 small group insurers across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., is 11%. read more >
Hope Warehouse Owner Sues Insurer Over $1.8M Storm Damage Claim
Hope warehouse owner sues insurer for $1.8M after hail and wind damage claim was denied. read more >
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 >
Arkansas Ends Fiscal 2025 With $367.9M Surplus as Corporate Tax Collections Fall 28%
The state said storm-related collection delays had a smaller impact on revenue than anticipated. read more >
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