Arkansas Heart Hospital

Name

Arkansas Heart Hospital

Legal name

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC

Website

https://arheart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiac Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK), Interventional Cardiology (PCI/Structural Heart) (HLAKABAB), Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology (HLAKABAD), Cardiac Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention (HLAKABAJ), Cardiac Diagnostic Centers (Echo/Stress Testing/Holter) (HLAFAKAE)

Keywords

• Cardiac care services
• Interventional cardiology
• Cardiovascular surgery
• Structural heart procedures
• Cardiac rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital Medical Services: Revenue from inpatient and outpatient medical services including cardiac procedures, surgeries, catheterization, electrophysiology, imaging, and other medical treatments. Billed through insurance with co-payments and deductibles due at time of service.
2. Clinic Visit Services: Revenue from outpatient clinic visits across 20+ clinic locations statewide for cardiology consultations, follow-ups, screenings, and ongoing patient management.
3. Bariatric Surgery Services: Weight loss surgery services at Encore Medical Center including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and related procedures. Arkansas Act 628 (effective January 2026) requires private insurance to cover bariatric surgery.
4. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Revenue from imaging services including CT scans, MRI, nuclear scans, echocardiography, X-ray, and ultrasound examinations.
5. Cardiac Rehabilitation: Revenue from Strong Hearts Rehabilitation Center, an intensive cardiac rehab program certified by AACVPR and Pritikin, typically covered by insurance including Medicare for eligible patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arkansas Heart Hospital is a specialized cardiac healthcare system providing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease through two hospitals (Little Rock main campus and Encore Medical Center in Bryant) and a network of 16+ community clinics statewide. Core services span interventional cardiology and catheterization, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, electrophysiology, structural heart interventions (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman), heart failure management, vascular and vein care, bariatric/metabolic surgery, advanced imaging, intensive cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes/endocrinology, and a 24-hour Heart Emergency Center. Supporting offerings include a Cerner-powered unified patient portal and a specialty device clinic for implanted cardiac devices.

Product overview

Arkansas Heart Hospital is a specialized cardiac healthcare system comprising two hospitals (Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock and Encore Medical Center in Bryant/Saline County), a network of 16+ community clinics across Arkansas, and multiple specialty institutes. The core hospital in Little Rock features 11 catheterization labs and 5 surgical suites. The product portfolio includes cardiovascular surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, structural heart interventions (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman), heart failure management, vascular procedures, and bariatric/weight loss surgery. Supporting services include medical imaging (128-slice CT, MRI, nuclear), cardiac rehabilitation (Strong Hearts), diabetes/endocrinology care, wound care, device clinic for pacemaker/ICD management, and a unified patient portal (launched April 2025) powered by Cerner HealtheIntent. The system is the only hospital in Arkansas to achieve a Five-Star Quality Rating from CMS and is recognized on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list for cardiology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arkansas Heart Hospital (Little Rock) Nationally recognized, award-winning flagship cardiac hospital in Little Rock, AR, dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Features 11 catheterization labs, 5 surgical suites, and a 24-hour Heart Emergency Center. Houses the structural heart program, heart failure clinic, electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Institute), cardiac imaging, device clinic, Strong Hearts rehabilitation, and the Cerner-powered patient portal.
• Encore Medical Center (Bryant) Second Arkansas Heart Hospital facility in Bryant/Saline County, AR, focused on bariatric weight loss surgery and peripheral vascular disease. Includes a full-service emergency department, state-of-the-art imaging (PET/CT, CT, MRI, Nuclear, Stress, X-ray), cardiology and catheterization procedures, cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, and general and vascular surgery.
• Cardiology & Catheterization Procedures Interventional cardiac catheterization across 11 labs, including angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, electrophysiology studies, ablation, pacemaker/ICD placement, and peripheral interventions. The labs also function as a cardiac training center for physicians from around the world.
• Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Surgical department offering coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, TAVR, and vascular surgery procedures. The team has more than 60 years of combined state-of-the-art surgical experience.
• Heart Rhythm Institute (Electrophysiology) Specialized institute treating cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and bradycardia. Offers electrical mapping, ablation, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, genetic testing, and epicardial ablation.
• Structural Heart Program Complex structural heart interventions including TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), MitraClip, Watchman device, ASD/PFO closure, alcohol septal ablation, paravalvular leak closure, and mini AVR/MVR. First in Arkansas to perform MitraClip and TAVR procedures; offers FDA-approved clinical study devices (Corvia, Tendyne, Amulet).
• Heart Failure Clinic Outpatient clinic providing intensive individualized management of heart failure patients through medical management, lifestyle coaching, device therapy (pacemakers, defibrillators, CardioMEMS), and ongoing provider management to prevent hospitalizations. CardioMEMS-monitored patients saw an 80% reduction in heart failure hospitalizations in 2025.
• Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI) Weight loss surgery program offering gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures. Nationally-recognized team of physicians, nurses, counselors, and dietitians providing lifelong weight management support. Delivers 50–85% expected excess weight loss and can resolve type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and reduce cancer risk by 32%.
• Strong Hearts Rehabilitation Largest intensive cardiac rehab program in Arkansas — Pritikin-certified and AACVPR-certified. Provides comprehensive lifestyle change through exercise, nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and stress management; reduces chance of future cardiac event by 50% or more. Locations include Arkansas Heart Hospital Clinic, Conway Clinic, Encore Clinic (Saline County), and Russellville Clinic.
• Medical Imaging Services Advanced diagnostic imaging including 128-slice CT, Vantage Titan MRI (quiet technology, 550 lb capacity, contrast-free imaging), nuclear scans, echocardiography, X-ray, ultrasound, and DXA scans. HeartSaver CT delivers calcium-score screening results in under 7 minutes.
• Device Clinic Specialty clinic handling Holter monitors, MCT (Mobile Cardiac Telemetry) monitors, and pacemaker/defibrillator checks. Staffed by Registered Nurses and Certified Cardiac Device Clinic Specialists certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Vascular Procedures Diagnosis and treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD/PAD) including cryoplasty therapy, Diamondback 360 orbital atherectomy, laser atherectomy, peripheral stenting, and thrombolytic therapy.
• Vein & Vascular Institute First and only institute in Arkansas dedicated to peripheral vascular disease, chronic venous insufficiency, and lymphedema. Offers minimally invasive endovascular procedures and Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) for lymphedema.
• Heart Screenings (HeartSaver CT) Advanced cardiac screening using HeartSaver CT technology to identify calcium buildup in arteries as a reliable heart disease risk indicator. Replaced the prior Keep the Beat program in July 2025, delivering results in under 7 minutes with broader accessibility.
• Diabetes & Endocrinology Patient-centered evaluations and treatment for diabetes mellitus including continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps, and insulin management. Led by Dr. Sarah Alshami, Dr. Irina Lendel, and Beth Crowder, APRN.
• Operating Room Procedures State-of-the-art surgical suites for heart, thoracic, and peripheral vascular surgeries — on-pump and off-pump CABG, valve surgery, minimally invasive procedures, maze procedures, and video-assisted thoracoscopy.
• Patient Portal (my.arheart.com) Secure online patient portal combining hospital and clinic records in one platform since April 2025. Available at my.arheart.com or via iPhone/Android apps, powered by Cerner HealtheIntent. Supports appointment tracking, care team messaging, prescription refills, test results, and medical record access.
• 24-Hour Heart Emergency Center Round-the-clock emergency department at the Little Rock hospital campus staffed by world-class specialized physicians focused on heart-related emergencies, including heart attacks and acute cardiac events.
• Wound Care Center Specialized wound care services for patients with chronic wounds, often related to vascular conditions or post-surgical recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in heart failure hospitalizations in 2025 with CardioMEMS monitoring
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Mighty RibminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with local food blogger The Mighty Rib to create a heart-healthy restaurant guide featuring 10 dietitian-approved meals from Central Arkansas restaurants. The guide highlights heart-approved, bariatric-friendly dishes to support community heart health while promoting local restaurants.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Minneapolis Heart Institute (Allina Health): Specialty cardiovascular institute within Allina Health providing interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and structural heart programs across the Upper Midwest, similar specialty positioning to AHH.
• Nebraska Heart Hospital: Independent specialty heart hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska delivering cardiac surgery, structural heart, and interventional services comparable to AHH's flagship Little Rock campus.
• Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute (Atrium Health): Multi-location cardiovascular specialty institute within Atrium Health in the Carolinas offering structural heart, EP, and vascular services similar to AHH's integrated service lines.
• Oklahoma Heart Hospital: Physician-founded, independent specialty cardiac hospital system in Oklahoma with multiple hospital facilities and statewide clinic network, business model and specialty focus closely mirror Arkansas Heart Hospital.
• Heart Hospital of Austin (HCA): Specialty cardiac hospital operated within HCA's St. David's system in Austin, focused on cardiovascular intervention and surgery; comparable specialty hospital footprint although owned by a larger system.

Regional players

• Norton Heart & Vascular Institute: Comprehensive heart, vascular, and thoracic service line within Norton Healthcare in Kentucky; comparable clinical scope to AHH but anchored in a different geographic region.
• Piedmont Heart Institute: Large cardiovascular service line within Piedmont Health serving Georgia; comparable program scope in structural heart and heart failure but oriented to a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital: Specialty heart hospital within large Baylor Scott & White system in Dallas; broader incumbent with deeper resources but operates a directly comparable cardiac specialty hospital.
• Texas Heart Institute (CHI St. Luke's): Renowned cardiovascular research and treatment center operating within Baylor St. Luke's system; comparable cardiac specialty focus but with significantly broader research, brand, and capital base.
• Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute: Premier global cardiovascular program within Cleveland Clinic; comparable scope across structural heart, surgery, and heart failure but operates at a different scale, brand, and ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BMIatArkansasHeart
• Instagraminstagram.com/bmi_arheart
• Xx.com/arhearthospital

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Heart Hospital