Reading The Future: Health Care (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
“I think there could be possibly more mergers or management agreements with hospitals that are facing financial challenges.” said Bo Ryall, President & CEO of the Arkansas Hospital Association. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Healthcare Havoc: Arkansas Institutions Grapple with Aftermath of Cyberattack
The Feb. 21 cyberattack squeezed cash flow to hospitals and prevented dozens of physicians and pharmacists from collecting millions of dollars’ worth of claims. The full scale of the attack’s damage may not be fully calculated for months. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Hospitals Must Obtain Written Consent for Pelvic and Similar Exams, The Federal Government Says
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said the guidance was issued to “reiterate and provide clarity” regarding hospital consent requirements. read more >
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Medicaid Inspector General Suspends Medicaid Payments to Little Rock Doctor Pending Investigation
The inspector general found a "credible allegation of fraud" against Dr. Alonzo Williams, who practices at the Arkansas Diagnostic Center. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
State to Receive $191K From Medicaid Fraud Settlement
Publicly traded Lincare, based in Clearwater, Florida, was accused of overbilling Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. read more >
The Legal Saga of LaDonna Humphrey, and the Boss She Brought Down
Arkansas Business reviewed hundreds of pages of transcripts and court documents to track the rise and fall of a business that quickly outgrew its management and the role a disgruntled employee played in its collapse. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Heart Hospital CEO Lobbies for Higher Reimbursement Rates Amidst Layoffs
New legislation is being drafted that would force insurers to pay Arkansas hospitals the average being paid in border states. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Helena Hospital Sold and Renamed
Progressive Health Group purchased the hospital from Quorum Health of Brentwood, Tennessee, and is under contract with the city of Helena. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Dr. Brian Hyatt’s Trial Date Set for September
A jury trial has been set to commence Sept. 17 in the criminal case of Dr. Brian Hyatt, the former chair of the state Medical Board. read more >
Baptist Health Battles UnitedHealthcare Over Reimbursement Rates
Baptist, the state’s largest health care provider, says it and other hospital groups have faced “unprecedented” costs to cover wages, supplies and pharmaceuticals since the pandemic, but has seen stingy reimbursement deals from insurers. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Medicaid Fraud Charges Formally Filed Against Brian Hyatt
The Class A felony counts stem from more than $300,000 in fraudulent claims that Hyatt allegedly submitted in 2022. read more >
Medicaid Fallout: Insurers, MCOs in State Adjust to Loss of Enrollees
As of October, the Arkansas Department of Human Services had removed more than 427,000 Arkansans from Medicaid since April 1. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Ex-Nursing Home Operator Faces Prolonged Legal Battle
Joseph Schwartz, 63, who is facing state and federal charges, recently received another continuance in his case in U.S. District Court in New Jersey. read more >
Arkansas’ Maternal Mortality Epidemic: Experts Discuss Systemic Failures & Solutions
Arkansas ranks among the top in the nation for maternal and infant deaths, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. Experts have also seen a rise in the number of patients with high-risk pregnancies. read more >
Arkansas Rates of Infant, Maternal Mortality Raise Alarm
Arkansas ranks among the top in the nation for maternal and infant deaths, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. Experts have also seen a rise in the number of patients with high-risk pregnancies. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Hanging by a Thread (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Fewer maternity wards and related services make it tough for Arkansas mothers and infants. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Arkansas Hospitals Offer Fewer Places to Give Birth
Some hospitals are closing their obstetric units due to financial struggles, creating “maternity deserts” in Arkansas and beyond. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Purges 427K From Medicaid; Advocates Worry About Oversights
The state is one of the first nationally to complete a post-pandemic eligibility review of the government-funded health care program for lower-income residents. read more >
Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud
He's accused of billing for patients he didn't see or had spent little time with. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Many States Expanding Medicaid to Provide Dental Care for Poorest Residents
Access remains difficult in many of those states with some dentists refusing to treat Medicaid patients. Even those who want to expand their practice are finding themselves caught up in red tape. read more >
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