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Legislators hold 'listening session' with Baptist Health about Fort Smith hospital concerns

Talk Business Arkansas

Apr 24, 2026

A group of legislators met this week with Little Rock-based Baptist Health leadership to discuss concerns about hospital operations in Fort Smith. Rep. Ryan Rose, R-Van Buren, said…

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