Northwest Medical Center-Springdale
Community Health Systems to Sell Four Northwest Arkansas Hospitals for $112M
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter. read more >
Brian Hyatt Mental Fitness Hearing Set in Fraud Case
A mental evaluation for Brian Hyatt is set to be reveal Jan. 12 and will finally determine whether he is fit to stand trial. read more >
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Dr. Brian Hyatt’s Trial on Medicaid Fraud Charges to Begin in April
Dr. Brian Hyatt’s trial for two felony Medicaid fraud counts, involving $300,000 in alleged false claims, is set for April 9-18, as he also faces over 100 civil lawsuits. read more >
Hyatt May Face 200 Lawsuits by Ex-Patients
Dr. Brian Hyatt, the former chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board, is facing 102 lawsuits from former patients, and attorneys anticipate filing another 100 cases against him. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
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 -
Rick Naegler Named CEO of Northwest Health Market and Springdale Hospital
The former CEO of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Missouri is taking on two executive roles vacated in the spring. read more >
Records Show State Medical Board Failed to Act on Complaints Against Chairman Brian Hyatt
Dr. Brian Hyatt of Rogers resigned as chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board after “credible allegations” of Medicaid fraud. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Jose Echavarria Named CEO of Northwest Medical Center-Springdale
His work for Northwest Health has included the rollout of its telemedicine system and development of an urgent care center in Bentonville. read more >
Marijuana Card Holder Sues Over Job Loss
A medical marijuana card holder is suing a northwest Arkansas hospital system for withdrawing a job offer after he tested positive for pot, and he says he’s not alone. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Northwest Health to Expand Mental Health Unit for $3.7M
Northwest Health System will expand its inpatient mental health unit at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. read more >
Arkansas Hospitals Face Lawsuits After Refusing Insurance
Complaints in Arkansas are challenging the growing and controversial practice of hospitals refusing to accept the health insurance of patients who have been injured by the actions of others. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Hospital Operator Community Health Systems Reveals Cyberattack
Community Health Systems Inc., which operates hospitals in Fort Smith, Bentonville, Springdale and seven other cities in Arkansas, on Monday blamed Chinese hackers for a cyberattack that accessed "non-medical" data on 4.5 million patients of its affiliated physicians. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -