Last week, Arkansas Business staff writers checked in with the top administrators of five hospitals, large and small. Here’s what we learned. read more >

St. Bernards, which operates the 438-bed St. Bernards Medical Center and clinics in northeast Arkansas, saw its net revenue climb 8 percent to $354.6 million for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. It was good enough for No. 26 on Arkansas Business’ list of largest private companies ranked by revenue. read more >

While hospital executives across the state welcomed the opening of the health insurance marketplace last Tuesday, several said they were worried about its financial impact. read more >

St. Bernards Healthcare of Jonesboro recently broke ground on a $14.5 million complex for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and those who need more care than an assisted living facility can offer. read more >

Arkansas State University is exploring public-private partnerships to establish an osteopathic medical school in Jonesboro. City leaders said such a school would be a new economic engine for the Delta, attracting medical professionals and increasing the availability of primary care. read more >

National reports of slowing growth in health care spending were reflected in Arkansas Business’ list of the largest private companies. read more >

A tour of Jonesboro’s industry provides a glimpse into the economic powerhouse of northeast Arkansas. The list of world class manufacturing companies in Jonesboro is impressive; companies like Nestle Prepared Foods, Frito-Lay, Unilever, Nordex USA, Great Dane, Nice-Pak Products, Hytrol Conveyor Company, Post Foods and many others have chosen to invest in Jonesboro. read more >

St. Bernards Healthcare of Jonesboro and HealthSouth Corp. of Birmingham, Ala., announced Wednesday that they have agreed to partner on inpatient rehabilitation services. read more >

The Wagner Medical Clinic announced last week it is building a 17,000-SF ambulatory care clinic in Manila that will cost more than $2 million. read more >

A compilation of Arkansas businesses and enterprises receiving recognition. read more >