CARTI

What CARTI does

CARTI is a not-for-profit, independent cancer care provider founded in 1976 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization operates a statewide network of 18 locations serving patients from every county in Arkansas, treating more than 60,000 patients annually. It delivers the full spectrum of oncology services under a single integrated network: medical oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy), radiation oncology (including the only CyberKnife S7 robotic radiosurgery system in Arkansas), surgical oncology (performed at the state's first cancer-focused surgery center, a 57,000-square-foot dedicated facility with six operating rooms and minimally invasive surgical robots), imaging and diagnostic radiology (PET/CT, MRI, 3D mammography), interventional radiology, and urology. Specialty programs include The Breast Center at CARTI (a designated Center of Excellence), cancer genetics and risk management, lymphedema and breast cancer rehabilitation, supportive and palliative care, and an on-site CARTI Pharmacy.

Beyond clinical services, CARTI operates The Bridge, a comprehensive patient and family support program offering financial advocacy, counseling, yoga, healing arts, nutritional support, pastoral care, a salon and appearance center, and survivorship programs. The organization runs a financial assistance program providing 60-100% discounts for qualifying uninsured or underinsured patients, and a CARTI Health Line phone-based specialist triage service. Technology adoption includes telemedicine for remote consultations and dedicated screening programs (mammogram, prostate, lung, and executive screening packages). Research partnerships include the CARIS Precision Oncology Alliance for molecular profiling and clinical trials, and a translational research collaboration with Namida Lab exploring tear-based cancer detection.

Revenue mechanics combine patient care billing (commercial insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, self-pay), on-site pharmacy revenue, federal and state grants (notably a $7 million American Rescue Plan Act award in 2024 supporting the $19 million El Dorado expansion), and charitable donations through the CARTI Foundation (a 501(c)(3) entity, charity number 71-0589907). CARTI is governed by a Board of Directors with no parent company or external private equity ownership. The 2011 integration of Little Rock Hematology Oncology and Radiation Oncology Associates formed the state's largest private practice cancer group, providing the consolidated foundation for the current multi-site, multi-specialty network.

Name

CARTI

Legal name

CARTI

Website

https://carti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CARTI is a not-for-profit cancer care provider operating 18 locations across Arkansas, treating 60,000+ patients annually with medical, radiation, and surgical oncology, imaging, and supportive services since 1976.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oncology Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Thoracic (Lung) Oncology (HLAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Cancer treatment services
• Radiation oncology
• Medical oncology
• Surgical oncology
• Cancer imaging diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive cancer treatment services including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, imaging, and other clinical services. Services are billed to insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, or patients directly.
2. Pharmacy Services: CARTI operates an on-site pharmacy providing medications to patients
3. Government Grants and Funding: Federal funding through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - $7 million secured for El Dorado cancer center expansion
4. Donations and Foundation: The CARTI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds through donations, events, and campaigns to support patient care and facility improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CARTI is a not-for-profit, independent cancer care provider delivering comprehensive oncology services through a statewide network of 18 locations across Arkansas. Core offerings include medical oncology, radiation oncology (including CyberKnife S7 robotic therapy), surgical oncology, diagnostic imaging (PET/CT, MRI, 3D mammography), urology, interventional radiology, and supportive care such as The Bridge patient and family support programs.

Product overview

CARTI is a not-for-profit, independent cancer care provider offering comprehensive cancer treatment services through a network of 18 locations across Arkansas. The organization operates on a single-platform, multi-service model centered at its main CARTI Cancer Center campus in Little Rock, with specialized satellite facilities and services. Core clinical services include Medical Oncology (hematology/oncology), Radiation Oncology (including CyberKnife S7 System robotic radiation therapy), Surgical Oncology (performed at the CARTI Surgery Center), and Imaging Services (PET/CT, MRI, 3D mammography). Specialized centers include The Breast Center at CARTI (Center of Excellence) and the CARTI Surgery Center (first cancer-focused surgery center in Arkansas). The Bridge support services provide holistic patient care including counseling, yoga, massage therapy, nutritional support, financial advocacy, and pastoral care. Additional services include urology, dental, audiology, genetic counseling, pharmacy, and cancer screening programs. The organization serves over 60,000 patients annually from every county in Arkansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Bridge: Patient and family support program offering education, financial counseling, support groups, salon and appearance center, counseling services, yoga, healing arts and more.
• The Breast Center at CARTI
• CARTI Surgery Center
• CARTI Foundation

Products and services

• Medical Oncology

Quantifiable outcome

• Treats more than 60,000 patients annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered innovation and support.

• CARIS Precision Oncology AllianceinnovationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2023CARTI joined the CARIS Precision Oncology Alliance, a network of leading cancer centers working together to advance precision oncology through research and clinical trials. This partnership expands access to molecular profiling and targeted therapies for CARTI patients.
• Namida LabinnovationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2022CARTI partnered with Namida Lab, Inc. to study proteins in cancer patients' tears. The study aims to identify whether cancer can be detected through tear analysis, potentially developing non-invasive screening methods.
• American Cancer SocietysupportStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2020CARTI partners with the American Cancer Society to provide free wigs for patients losing hair due to treatment. The society's Look Good Feel Better program is hosted at CARTI facilities to support patients with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
• Advanced Physical TherapysupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARTI collaborates with Advanced Physical Therapy to provide targeted physical therapy support for patients at the Conway clinic. Services include treatment for neuropathy, balance issues, post-treatment pain, and bowel and bladder problems.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Highlands Oncology Group: Northwest Arkansas-based multi-specialty oncology practice offering medical, radiation, and gynecologic oncology plus clinical trials across multiple sites. Direct competitor to CARTI for Arkansas cancer patients, particularly in the Fayetteville/Bentonville corridor.
• Tennessee Oncology: One of the largest community-based oncology practices in the U.S., operating across Tennessee and northern Georgia with medical oncology, radiation, imaging, and clinical trials. Comparable multi-site community oncology model with similar service mix and referral dynamics.
• Compass Oncology: Multi-site community oncology practice in Oregon and Washington offering medical oncology, radiation, infusion, imaging, and clinical trials through a physician-led model. Closely comparable in operating model, scale, and service breadth to CARTI.
• Willamette Valley Cancer Institute: Community-based multi-specialty oncology group in Oregon offering medical, radiation, and surgical oncology across multiple sites with clinical trials. Closely comparable in scale, multi-site model, and community oncology positioning.

Broad incumbents

• UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' NCI-designated academic cancer center in Little Rock — physically adjacent to CARTI's flagship. Competes for complex oncology cases, clinical trial referrals, and specialty talent across the same Arkansas catchment.
• Sarah Cannon Research Institute: Hospital Corporation of America's oncology research and treatment network spanning community-based cancer care across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable multi-site community oncology footprint with significantly larger clinical trial pipeline and capital base.
• US Oncology Network (McKesson): Network of community oncology practices affiliated with McKesson, providing medical oncology, radiation, and precision medicine across 600+ sites nationwide. Comparable service model but with national scale, drug distribution leverage, and tech infrastructure CARTI lacks.
• City of Hope (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America): National network of specialty cancer hospitals and outpatient centers (now under City of Hope) delivering medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. Comparable comprehensive cancer service model at much larger national scale and with NCI comprehensive cancer center designation.
• Baptist Health Arkansas: Arkansas's largest non-profit health system with hospitals and outpatient oncology services across the state. Competes with CARTI for oncology referrals statewide but as part of broader hospital portfolio rather than dedicated cancer focus.

Emerging players

• American Oncology Network: Fast-growing network of community oncology practices with physician partnerships, providing medical oncology, infusion, and care management. Comparable physician-empowered community oncology model with a different capital and growth structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cartiarkansas
• Facebookfacebook.com/CARTIArkansas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carti
• Instagraminstagram.com/cartiarkansas

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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