by - May 25, 2016 11:11 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $1.6 million to the Greater Delta Alliance for Health and the Black River Technical College in Pocahontas to provide on-site simulation training for…
by - May 25, 2016 11:11 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $1.6 million to the Greater Delta Alliance for Health and the Black River Technical College in Pocahontas to provide on-site simulation training for…
by - May 25, 2016 12:27 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– U.S. HEALTH INSURERS INCREASE DEBT DUE TO AFFORDABLE CARE ACT U.S. health insurance…
by - May 24, 2016 5:09 pm
Four of the state’s five health insurance providers are requesting double digit rate increases for 2017 insurance policies, but the state’s insurance commissioner said those rates are not justified at…
by - May 20, 2016 7:11 pm
The Department of Human Services and the Arkansas Health Care Association entered into a memorandum of understanding Friday meant to reduce long-term Medicaid health care costs by at least $250…
by - May 20, 2016 3:04 pm
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) has vetoed a bill passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature that sought to make it a felony for doctors to perform abortions in the state. In…
by - May 19, 2016 9:30 am
In less than two weeks Arkansas Children’s Hospital has garnered $13 million in donations toward its Northwest Arkansas facility under construction in Springdale. Officials with J.B. Hunt Transport announced Thursday…
by - May 16, 2016 4:15 pm
Dr. James Y. Suen has been named the inaugural recipient of the Patricia and J. Floyd Kyser, M.D. Chair in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Arkansas for…
by - May 12, 2016 6:48 pm
A ruling Thursday by a federal district judge invalidating funding for part of the Affordable Care Act won’t affect Arkansas’ health insurance markets yet because the judge stayed her own…
by - May 12, 2016 12:38 pm
Unity Health, a Searcy-based health system, announced Thursday (May 12) that it is the first medical provider in Arkansas to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The arrangement means Unity…
by - May 11, 2016 8:38 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– GOVERNORS GROUP ASK FOR SWIFT CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON ZIKA FUNDING The nation’s governors,…
by - May 9, 2016 5:58 pm
Cindy Gillespie heads the Arkansas Department of Human Services, a sprawling agency in charge of traditional Medicaid; Arkansas Works; and the state’s 4,900 foster children, among other areas. The Georgia…
by - May 9, 2016 2:38 pm
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are giving $8 million to Arkansas Children’s Northwest for the $160 million hospital under construction in Springdale near Arvest Ballpark. The announcement was held Monday…
by - May 4, 2016 4:45 pm
A $400 million hospital project completed more than two years ago has been the catalyst for major growth in Northeast Jonesboro, a hospital administrator told a local chamber group Wednesday…
by - May 4, 2016 8:17 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– GALLUP POLL: HEALTHCARE COSTS TOP FINANCIAL CONCERN FOR U.S. FAMILIES Fifteen percent of…
by - May 3, 2016 5:23 pm
Dr. Allyson Weedn Moulton, a fifth generation surgeon, born and raised in Fort Smith, has returned to the area to join Sparks Health System as a surgeon. Matt Burrous has…
by - May 3, 2016 5:23 pm
Dr. Allyson Weedn Moulton, a fifth generation surgeon, born and raised in Fort Smith, has returned to the area to join Sparks Health System as a surgeon. Matt Burrous has…
by - April 28, 2016 4:22 pm
Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee said Thursday (April 28) that an osteopathy school at Arkansas State University slated to open later this year will meet a growing need for doctors in the…
by - April 28, 2016 1:15 pm
Mercy Hospital’s $247 million expansion across Northwest Arkansas will require $40 million in help from the local community according to Eric Pianalto, president of Mercy Hospital Northwest. He said Mercy…
by - April 27, 2016 12:55 pm
Officials with Mercy Northwest Arkansas on Wednesday (April 27) announced a five-year, $247 million expansion that will add 1,000 jobs and add four clinics in the growing economic region. Mercy…
