Wonks at Work | Episode 32
Hospitals in Arkansas are experiencing increasing budgetary challenges. Medicaid expansion spared Arkansas from the rash of hospital closures that has plagued other states, but it doesn’t mean our hospitals are not at risk. In this episode, Baptist Health President and CEO Troy Wells delves into the reasons why hospitals across the state are struggling, what he has learned about himself as a leader during the pandemic, and what his organization is doing to solidify the healthcare workforce pipeline.