AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSchool Board Conflict: Conway’s board president Sheila Franklin resigned Monday after the state denied an exemption request tied to whether her daughter could be hired while Franklin served. Public Safety: A high-speed chase ended with a crash into a North Little Rock mini mart; both drivers were taken to the hospital. Healthcare Tech: A new survey finds many health systems are stuck in AI pilots, often because EHR vendor roadmaps and third-party integrations slow real rollout. FDA Oversight (Arkansas): In Q1, FDA inspections showed “No Action Indicated” for facilities tied to Pulaski County (including Erika A. Petersen, M.D. and Hiland Dairy Foods), Arkansas County (Riceland Foods), and Union County (Join Parachute). Patient Safety: Leapfrog again gave Arkansas hospitals “A” grades—Mercy Fort Smith and Mercy Northwest Arkansas, plus Washington Regional in Fayetteville. Workforce Access: Dermatologists say Arkansas’s shortage can delay care, especially in rural areas. Maternal/Abortion Legal Fight: A 23-state coalition urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a stay on the mifepristone dispensing rule, with Arkansas among the signers. Local Growth: Arkana Laboratories opened a renovated Little Rock lab after a $24M investment, expanding same-day biopsy services.
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