Tag: health care

Senator Pryor Standing Up

The Congressman is vigorously opposing cuts to the Medicare backstop.

CVS Completes Bella Vista Land Deal for $2.30 Million

A CVS Pharmacy will be constructed on 1.92 acres at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 71 and Mercy Way.

Economic Forecast 2014

Five industries weigh in on the year ahead, as the economy continues its slow recovery.

Northwest Health System Assists Insurance Enrollees

The hospital system has an application counselor to guide enrollees through the process of signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

Putting Others First Yields Success for HMA Leader

Shannon White, assistant vice president of revenue services at Health Management Associates, credits her success to her upbringing and co-workers who have acted as mentors.

Elkins Expansion

Collier Drug Stores will soon open a location in Elkins.

Mercy Holds Grand Opening at $13 Million Campus in Bella Vista

The multispecialty service facility includes four Mercy physicians specializing in family and internal medicine.

Homegrown President

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas selects area native Eric Pianalto to lead the hospital.

Inventory Methods Can Cut Costs

Hospitals brace for a possible decrease in revenue by cutting corners in supply costs.

Reality Sets In

Health care is personal and local, arguably not best prescribed by a one-size-fits-all federal government approach.

Medical Office Market Buzzing

An increased interest in medical offices is driven by an increasing and aging population.

Music Therapy Poised to Make Impact on Medical Industry

Public awareness of the therapy has grown, and people are starting to take it seriously.

State Earns High Praise for Health Insurance Exchange

Arkansas private option model, its enrollment numbers and the innovation of the exchange landed it in the top four states exchanges.

Sparks Health Introduces Innovative Surgical Procedure

New technology used to treat brain aneurysms has found its way to the Fort Smith hospital.

Washington Regional Finds Buyer for Brookstone in $5.15M Deal

The 61-bed assisted living facility in Fayetteville was bought by Brookstone Manor LLC, led by Michael McLean.

HMA Opens Service Center in Fort Smith

The center will support 23 hospitals in eight states, 150 physicians, an ambulance company and rural health clinics.

Eric Pianalto Named President of Mercy Hospital Northwest

Pianalto has served as interim president since former president Scott Street stepped down in July.

Bentonville Doctor Facing Embezzlement Charges

Dr. Ruben Tejada was booked into the Benton County Jail on Thursday and faces an embezzlement charge of theft of property, a Class B felony.

Petrizzo Resigns as CEO of Ozark Guidance

Tom Petrizzo resigned September 29 to become CEO of Tri-County Mental Health in Kansas City, Mo.

Anonymous Donor Gifts JBU $6 Million

The donation is part of the approximately $10 million that will be raised to launch the school’s nursing program.

The Compass Report: Arkansas economy sees ‘balanced growth’ in Q3

Tokusen USA to close Conway plant, exit U.S. market

Energy association appoints Ebony Mitchell to external affairs role

Landreaux, Hegeman to chair State Chamber, AIA in 2025