Mark Friedman

A lawsuit filed in Pulaski County accuses Dr. Lena Awar and two malpractice attorneys of targeting surgeon Jay Bhama with false claims to fuel lawsuits. Responses are pending.

With a $19M expansion, CARTI offers breast imaging, radiation therapy, and soon urology services, serving 60,000 patients annually across Arkansas.

Delta Dental of Arkansas invests in Bravere and Jet Dental to support dentists with tech and administrative services, as well as pop-up dental care.

Bentonville-based LexMed raised $1 million for its AI-powered legal tech software that helps attorneys handle Social Security claims.

Coulson Oil sued former CEO John D. Harris for over $5 million in unauthorized purchases, alleging he doctored receipts and intimidated employees. The case highlights the risks of weak internal controls and ethical lapses by executives, with Harris previously involved in a similar reimbursement controversy.

About 40% of Arkansas hospitals lost money in 2024 as rising costs, shrinking reimbursements and policy uncertainty add pressure.

Helms Dairy, one of Arkansas’ last dairies, faces foreclosure after bankruptcy and costly milk law fallout.

Doctor Taps IRA, Sells Land to Rescue Pea Ridge Clinic

Arkansas Heart Hospital cut 40 jobs as costs rise and reimbursements lag, while investing in growth, bariatrics and cardiology care.

The 8th Circuit upheld a creditor’s unusual purchase of a debtor’s appellate rights in an Arkansas bankruptcy case, raising legal concerns.