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Better reimbursement, access and more midwives among maternal …

WebPolicymakers, government agency officials, doctors and medical advocates on Wednesday (May 1) discussed the need for action to improve maternal health in …

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HealthTech Arkansas picks 5 for new cohort

WebThe five companies selected are: Hi-D Imaging, Zurich, Switzerland. Hi-D Imaging is an AI imaging software that improves clinical outcomes and decreases pre …

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Heartland Forward seeks to improve maternal health outcomes

WebBentonville-based Heartland Forward estimates the state could save about $300 million a year with a 50% reduction in preterm births and low birth weight with …

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The Affordable Care Act: A Look Back

WebTen years ago this month, the major parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became effective. Two of the biggest were the availability of healthcare coverage through …

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Alice Walton’s Whole Health Institute will build a new medical …

WebNelson Peacock “Alice Walton’s vision begins here in Arkansas with the School of Medicine as an integral part of the growing and vibrant Northwest Arkansas …

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UAMS launches new institute to tackle rural health disparities in

WebThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Tuesday (Feb. 27) the establishment of its eighth institute, the UAMS Institute for …

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Three Arkansas hospitals garner A rating from Leapfrog

WebThe following Arkansas hospitals received a B rating: Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado; NEA Baptist Memorial in Jonesboro; Saint Mary’s Regional …

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Health disparities in Arkansas and the importance of preventive …

WebAccording to the Arkansas Department of Health, non-White communities in the state face higher rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension (high …

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Sage Health opening doors in Central Arkansas

WebSage Health, based in Nashville, Tenn., was born. Three Sage Health centers will be opened by the end of the year in Central Arkansas, the company recently …

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State of the State 2024: Arkansas health care faces challenges

WebAccording to an article in Health Affairs by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement’s (ACHI) Health Policy Director J. Craig Wilson and Dr. Joe Thompson, …

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Mercy, GoHealth to open three urgent care centers in Fort Smith

WebThe first of the three, Mercy GoHealth Urgent Care will open Dec. 5 at 6801 Phoenix Ave., with patient care transitioning from Mercy Convenient Care – 79th Street, the news …

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Tracy Gaudet resigns from Whole Health Institute

WebTracy Gaudet has resigned as the founding executive director of the Whole Health Institute (WHI) in Bentonville. In response to an inquiry from the Northwest …

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SALT Health opens new primary care clinic in Northwest Arkansas

WebSALT Health. SALT Health recently opened its new 12,600-square-foot clinic and wellness center at 700 S.E. Plaza Drive in Bentonville. SALT Heath in Bentonville is a new primary …

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The Supply Side: Walmart U.S. focusing more on health and wellness

WebHealth and wellness is a big a category for Walmart U.S., generating more than $32.82 billion in sales in fiscal 2016 and rising more than $1.14 billion from the …

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Walmart shutters 51 health centers and ends virtual care service

WebWalmart’s experiment in the muddled healthcare sector ended abruptly Tuesday (April 30) when the retailer reversed course and announced it is closing …

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Mercy enters joint venture to operate rehab hospital in Rogers

WebMercy and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Tennessee-based Lifepoint Health, announced details Thursday (Jan. 18) of a joint venture agreement to …

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ARHOME seeks to replace Arkansas Works as new Medicaid …

WebUnder construction for the past year, Arkansas lawmakers and Gov. Hutchinson’s administration will unveil their newest version of Medicaid expansion on …

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Arisa Health announces acquisition of Searcy facility

WebSpringdale-based nonprofit Arisa Health has finalized a deal to purchase the Wilbur D. Mills Treatment Center in Searcy. Arisa Health announced the acquisition …

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Philanthropist Alice Walton discusses her interest in healthcare …

WebNearly two years ago, Walton a nnounced a new nonprofit organization to make a transformative approach to health and well-being available to everyone. The …

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AI and supercomputers to be used in animal health research

WebSupercomputers and artificial intelligence aren’t typically associated with animal science, but they are among the tools for a relatively new field of science called …

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State reaches false claims settlement with Preferred Family …

WebPreferred Family Health. Preferred Family Healthcare, a Springfield, Mo.-based mental healthcare provider, will pay $6.5 million after reaching a settlement with …

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Walmart ready to open new Whole Health fitness center on …

WebWalmart is set to open on Friday (Jan. 12) its new 360,000-square-foot Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness center on its new home office campus – which is …

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