Baptist expands in Arkansas

Baptist expands in Arkansas

Baptist Memorial Health Care said it has agreed to merge with Paragould’s Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, which has served Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri for 75 years.

AMMC, Baptist look to merge

PARAGOULD — Two of the largest medical groups in the region are looking at a merger, with both sides hoping to finalize an agreement by early next year.

Arkansas Methodist and Baptist Memorial of Memphis Plan to Merge, Expand Services in Northeast Arkansas

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (AMMC) in Paragould and Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis announced they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to merge the health care systems and expand services in northeast Arkansas. In a news release, the organizations said discussions are in the early stages, with an agreement expected to be finalized by early 2026. “By combining our organizations, we can expand the reach of sustainable and qual…