AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Privacy & Enforcement: Arkansas and other states reached a multistate settlement with Labcorp tied to the 2019 American Medical Collection Agency data breach, with the case focused on vendor oversight and consumer protection. Rural Health Investment: Heartland Whole Health Institute launched Heartland Whole Health Connect with $8.4 million in first-year Rural Health Transformation Program support to expand workforce capacity, chronic disease management and telehealth across rural regions. Statewide Health Funding: Arkansas announced $54.6 million in second-round Rural Health Transformation Program awards, including HEART and RISE AR projects aimed at prevention, nutrition access and care coordination. Local Business & Growth: North Little Rock expanded the Argenta Outdoor Dining District, extending the entertainment zone south of Broadway and toward the riverfront as new hospitality projects come online. Higher Ed & Workforce: UAM named Brian Hargis vice chancellor for advancement, tapping a longtime Simmons Bank leader to grow partnerships and fundraising. Healthcare Operations Deal: Bradley County Medical Center in Warren signed with UAMS for management advisory services to improve operations while keeping patient services and staff unchanged. Energy Watch: GasBuddy price reports showed diesel and midgrade/ E15 pricing varying by county in the week ending Sept. 19, with Arkansas averages generally higher than the prior week.
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