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The Value of Redundancy (Editorial)
Walking the line between adequate safeguards and efficiency is a key balancing act. read more >
Dr. Michelle Krause Named Head of UAMS Medical Center, UAMS Health
She was previously chief clinical officer, a role now held by Dr. Ahmed Abuabdouha. read more >
After 18 Months of 12-Hour Days, ‘We’re Tired’
After 12 months of grinding work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a time this year when health care workers and executives thought they had put the worst behind them. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Baptist College Awarded $100K to Support Nursing Students
The gift comes as hospitals across the state struggle with nursing shortages. read more >
Calling All Nurses: The Crisis Continues
Hospitals in Arkansas and around the country are desperately seeking nurses to care for a surging number of COVID-19 patients, and providers fear the demand will rise during the upcoming flu season. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Tony Seupal Named Chief Clinical Officer for UAMS Medical Center (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Rawle A. “Tony” Seupaul will oversee all clinical care at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock as chief clinical officer read more >
Hard Year Adds Pain for Small Hospitals in Arkansas
Hospitals’ bottom lines were hurt by flat patient volume, a shortage of nurses and the high cost of specialty drugs read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Accounting Maneuvers Hid Funding Failures at UAMS
When the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced in April 2014 that Dr. Gareth Morgan would lead the Myeloma Institute for Research & Therapy, it was cause for a celebration.
The cheers didn’t last long. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Help Wanted: New Chancellor at UAMS Looking for New Administrators
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is looking for a few good administrators. read more >
UAMS Tops State In Net Patient Revenue
Of the 89 hospitals on Arkansas Business’ list of the largest hospitals and medical centers in the state, 14 reported a net loss of $1 million or more while 34 had a net income of $1 million or more. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Richard Turnage Named CEO of UAMS Medical Center
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on Friday named Dr. Richard Turnage CEO of UAMS Medical Center and vice chancellor for clinical programs for UAMS. read more >
UAMS Fears More Red Ink, Eyes $34M Shortfall in Fiscal 2017
As bad as the financial picture at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is now, it could be a lot worse if the state’s hybrid Medicaid expansion plan isn’t continued by the state Legislature. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Business Power List 2016: Health Care
A health care resource to help navigate the leadership of the largest Arkansas companies or institutions. read more >
New Dean Pope Moseley Sees Early Success at UAMS
On July 15, Dr. Pope Moseley became the dean of the College of Medicine and executive vice chancellor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. And he’s already touting some successes. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Weighing Private Option Boost, Medicare Cuts To Scale Uncompensated Care
Hospitals around the state have reported that the so-called “private option” provided a needed boost by reducing losses associated with uncompensated care. read more >
by Sean Beherec -
UAMS Eyes Expansion, Sees Increase in Patient Demand
The Affordable Care Act as applied in Arkansas has worked so well for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences that administrators are considering expanding the 10-story UAMS Medical Center. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Little Rock Hospitals Dominate List of Largest Medical Centers
Arkansas Business’ list of the largest hospitals and medical centers was once again dominated by hospitals in Little Rock. UAMS Medical Center remained No. 1 on the list with net patient revenue of $648.7 million for its fiscal year that ended June 30. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Roxane Townsend Named CEO of UAMS Medical Center
Roxane Townsend previously was assistant vice president for health systems at Louisiana State University, where she worked with the system’s 10 hospitals. read more >
by Mark Carter -
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