After a nationwide search, the AFMC Board of Directors selected John Selig to assume the role of the company’s next CEO, effective September 1. Ray Hanley is retiring after leading the healthcare nonprofit for over a decade. “It is my pleasure to entrust the success of the future to someone such as John,” said Hanley. “I’ve known John professionally for many years. His leadership, expertise and vision align with AFMC’s future growth and diversification plans. The Board made an excellent hire.”

Ending the pandemic depends on as many Arkansans receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as possible – and Arkansas businesses will play a major role in helping that happen. AFMC, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Council and Walmart have pulled together valuable resources to help in that effort.

Vaccinate the Natural State, a new initiative led by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Arkansas Minority Health Commission, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Council, UAMS and Walmart, was announced today.

AFMC is proud to announce the promotion of Michelle Rupp to Chief Communications and Strategy Officer (CCSO) from Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Strategic Development.

AFMC is proud to announce the recent election of five new members to its Board of Directors. The new members were voted on by physician membership, which is made up of over 1,000 physicians statewide, at the August Board Meeting. They will serve three-year terms. The new board members include Dr. Josh Dilley, Glen Fenter, EdD, Dr. Chris Hardin, Debby Nye and Angie Walker.

AFMC received award notification of the second contract to assist the Arkansas Department of Health in its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. “We are delighted to assist the State of Arkansas in this endeavor,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Hanley. “This allows AFMC, an Arkansas company, to employ Arkansans in the fight against Covid-19.” AFMC voluntarily assisted the state as it began contact tracing in June.