Baptist Health (AR)

Health System with 10 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health System	Baptist Health (AR)
Total Hospitals	10
Commercial/Acute Hospitals	10
Total Beds	1969
Commercial/Acute Beds	1969
Headquarters	Little Rock, AR
Website	baptist-health.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital

8 hospitals

80% of health system

Critical Access Hospital

2 hospitals

20% of health system

Teaching Status

60%

Teaching

Teaching Hospitals: 6

Non-Teaching Hospitals: 4

Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

Hospital	Type	Beds	Teaching	Recently Joined
Baptist Health-Van Buren	Acute Care Hospital	103	Yes	No
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock	Acute Care Hospital	225	Yes	No
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County	Acute Care Hospital	60	No	Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center - Fs	Acute Care Hospital	492	Yes	No
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart	Acute Care Hospital	49	No	No
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Spring County	Acute Care Hospital	72	Yes	No
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock	Acute Care Hospital	807	Yes	No
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway	Acute Care Hospital	111	Yes	No
Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No

Recent News

Jun 15, 2025

Cody Walker, President of Baptist Health North Little Rock, discussed the health system's focus on implementing new technologies to enhance hospital capacity and improve patient access and care delivery during a Becker's Hospital Review podcast. He highlighted paying close attention to advancements in telehealth and digital health solutions, particularly agentic triage and automated care experiences in ambulatory settings. Walker also mentioned exploring automation to address workforce challenges and investing in staff development. The system has seen significant improvements in capacity optimization, including a 6% increase in admissions, a 525 patient per month reduction in ED boarding, and a significant increase in discharges by 11 AM, with a 40% reduction in discharge processing times.

Jun 13, 2025

Baptist Health's achievement of the highest level of the HIMSS C-COMM maturity model (Stage 7) was highlighted in Healthcare Finance News. According to Sara Meinke and Asad Tariq of Baptist Health, this validation signifies the organization's outcomes-driven approach to leveraging information and technology to improve patient engagement and lessen the burden on clinicians. The maturity model helps optimize scheduling, reduce wait times, and decrease administrative tasks while focusing on patient health indicators.

Jun 09, 2025

An article in Arkansas Business discussed how Arkansas health systems are embracing AI and advanced technology. It specifically mentioned Baptist Health system's use of artificial intelligence to help detect hemorrhage. Jessica Rivera, vice president of hospital operations at Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock, stated her belief that AI will significantly change healthcare delivery and improve safety and patient care. She highlighted the implementation of the iCometrix neuroradiology AI platform in October 2024, which analyzes MRI images to help radiologists and neurologists detect microbleeds in Alzheimer's patients more quickly and efficiently. The software color codes potential problem areas for further review.

Jun 04, 2025

In honor of Men's Health Month, Baptist Health is offering a free educational webinar focusing on male stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This condition is common, affecting approximately 1 in 10 men in the U.S., particularly those over 60, yet it is often overlooked. The webinar, presented by Baptist Health urologist Dr. John Terrell, is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. Dr. Terrell will cover the causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and available effective treatment options for SUI. The goal is to help men understand the condition and available solutions to improve their quality of life. The event is open to the public, and registration is free.

May 19, 2025

Baptist Health has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This recognition is based on a large-scale study that included over 215,000 company reviews and survey results from more than 2.2 million female employees over the past three years. Companies were evaluated based on criteria such as compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and proactive management of a diverse workforce. Women constitute 77% of the Baptist Health workforce, and the organization highlights the essential nature of their unique insights and skills. Baptist Health has been actively working to increase the number of women in leadership roles and supports its female employees through various initiatives including tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, financial wellness programs, flexible scheduling, and career development.

Executive Leadership

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