WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- CARTI Cancer Center, a nonprofit oncology provider based in Arkansas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. In its submission, CARTI praised CMS for initiatives promoting telehealth and other flexibility options vital for healthcare access, especially in rural regions. However, the organization expressed concerns about three specific areas: geo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Absolute Vapor LLC from Center for Tobacco Products: * * * Recipient: Absolute Vapor LLC, 1801 North Summit Street, Suite C, Arkansas City, KS 67005, United States Issuing Office: Center for Tobacco Products, United States WARNING LETTER To Whom It May Concern: The Center for Tobacco Products of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently rev  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Highlands Oncology, a physician-owned cancer care center based in Northwest Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed payment changes in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for the upcoming year. The organization emphasized the need for a revision to the proposed handling of scalp cooling services, designated by the CPT code 9XX02. Highlands Oncology operates multipl  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Holiday Trends and Value Fuel Walmart's 2025 Top Toys List Key Insights * Walmart's 2025 Top Toys List highlights 50 must-have gifts shaped by play trends families are looking for this year. * By releasing the list early, Walmart helps parents get a head start on holiday shopping with trusted picks curated by toy experts. * Holiday magic meets shopping smarts: Walmart has unveiled its 2025 Top Toys List, featuring  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Womack's Legislation to Protect Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 15, 2025... The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025, legislation introduced by Congressman Steve Womack's (AR-3). Congressman Womack said, "With the House's passage of this legislation, we are one step close  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Manufactured homes and energy-saving solutions * Manufactured Homes and Energy-Saving Solutions The Entergy Arkansas Manufactured Homes Program offers a variety of energy-saving products and services to owners and residents, from faucet aerators to advanced power strips. Enroll today and receive weatherization upgrades, such as air sealing and duct sealing, to keep your home comfortab  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Foundation Welcomes 2025 NASDA's Next Generation Cohort * The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2025 NASDA Next Generation program at the 2025 NASDA Annual Meeting in Rogers, Arkansas September 14-18. This program is designed to engage college students   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alumna Launches Career in Ceramics with artLAUNCH Grant By Angelita Faller Emma Estelle Chambers, a 2023 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is finding creative ways to turn Arkansas earth into art. Known professionally as Emma Estelle, Chambers is quickly establishing herself in the state's arts scene through a combination of creative innovation, scientific resea  more