by - February 4, 2016 4:14 pm
The patient-centered medical home model reduced health care costs by 1.2% in 2014 compared to cost increases of 0.6% among non-participating practices, according to the second annual Statewide Tracking Report…
by - February 4, 2016 2:23 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (Feb. 4) that his main proposed changes to the private option remain intact after his recent discussions with federal Department of Health and Human Services…
by - February 4, 2016 2:14 pm
Walmart competitor Target Stores sold its pharmacy business to CVS, the nation’s largest drug store chain, for $1.9 billion last year and this week the retailers held a grand opening…
by - February 3, 2016 6:41 pm
LineGard Med, developer of biomedical equipment, is expanding its management team. The Little Rock-based startup has hired Vance Clement as chief operations officer, and Jordan Mykleby as the director of…
by - February 3, 2016 6:41 pm
LineGard Med, developer of biomedical equipment, is expanding its management team. The Little Rock-based startup has hired Vance Clement as chief operations officer, and Jordan Mykleby as the director of…
by - February 3, 2016 6:24 pm
Dr. Mark Fowler is joining Sparks Obstetrics & Gynecology located at Sparks Plaza on Dodson Avenue in Fort Smith. The loss of a child inspired Fowler to become a physician…
by - February 3, 2016 6:24 pm
Dr. Mark Fowler is joining Sparks Obstetrics & Gynecology located at Sparks Plaza on Dodson Avenue in Fort Smith. The loss of a child inspired Fowler to become a physician…
by - February 3, 2016 2:19 pm
Cindy Gillespie, former health care advisor to then-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) as Arkansas Department of Human Service director. She replaces John Selig…
by - February 3, 2016 1:27 pm
Just a couple of years after NEA Baptist opened a $400 million hospital in Jonesboro, there is even more room for growth now and into the future with new doctors…
by - February 3, 2016 9:41 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. CDC UPDATES ZIKA VIRUS TRAVEL ALERTS: The Center for Disease and Control (CDC) is working with…
by - February 2, 2016 10:37 am
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and HealthSouth Corporation are planning a 40-bed hospital in Hot Springs in the third quarter of this year, a joint press release said. The two…
by - February 2, 2016 10:09 am
Melissa Masingill has been hired as chief business development officer by Little Rock-based Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. In that position, she will develop the foundation’s strategic alliances and work…
by - February 1, 2016 1:53 pm
Kayla Pipkins, a physician assistant, has joined Sparks Clinic Cancer Center. She earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University…
by - February 1, 2016 1:53 pm
Kayla Pipkins, a physician assistant, has joined Sparks Clinic Cancer Center. She earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University…
by - January 31, 2016 10:02 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, says Congress has changed under House Speaker Paul Ryan’s leadership with more emphasis on policy and less on politics. Appearing on this week’s edition…
by - January 28, 2016 4:42 pm
Brad Parsons, a longtime employee of Baptist Memorial Health Care, is the new CEO of all Jonesboro operations for the Memphis-based hospital company. Following the resignation of Darrell King, former…
by - January 27, 2016 9:36 pm
NFL great and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw praised the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as hospital executives told the UA System Board of Trustees on Wednesday (Jan….
by - January 27, 2016 1:59 pm
James Casey has been named president and CEO of USAble Life and its parent company, Little Rock-based Life and Specialty Ventures. Casey was named President and CEO-elect of both companies…
by - January 27, 2016 1:59 pm
James Casey has been named president and CEO of USAble Life and its parent company, Little Rock-based Life and Specialty Ventures. Casey was named President and CEO-elect of both companies…
by - January 27, 2016 7:20 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. HEALTH SPENDING APPROACHES 18% OF GDP FOR FIRST TIME, NEW JOBS GROW: National health spending in…
