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Part 4: Causation | Med Mal 101

By Jasmine Richardson

April 1, 2026 In Arkansas, a medical malpractice claim requires more than proof of a breach in the standard of care, plaintiffs must also establish causation. This article explains how courts define “proximate cause,” including the requirement that an injury would not have occurred “but for” the provider’s actions, and why this element is often central to the outcome of a case.

Part 3: The Legal Standard in Arkansas | Med Mal 101

By Eli Brewer

Med Mal 101: Back to Basics is 12-part series produced by Friday, Eldredge & Clark. Written by the attorneys in the Medical Malpractice Group, the content is designed to give physicians and other healthcare providers information they need to know about malpractice litigation. To date, in our “Med Mal 101: Back To Basics” series, we have … Continued

Part 1: How a Lawsuit Gets Started | Med Mal 101

By Eli Brewer

Med Mal 101: Back to Basics is 12-part series produced by Friday, Eldredge & Clark. Written by the attorneys in the Medical Malpractice Group, the content is designed to give physicians and other healthcare providers information they need to know about malpractice litigation. When a patient sues a medical care provider for malpractice, the patient must initiate … Continued

Melody Pruitt Guffey Selected for Prestigious ABOTA National Trial College at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

By fridayfirmdev

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Melody Pruitt Guffey, an Associate in the Medical Malpractice Group, recently demonstrated her litigation skills at the prestigious ABOTA National Trial College, hosted at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago. This invitation-only program, which selects top attorneys based on their significant litigation experience, offered an intensive week of instruction and hands-on practice. … Continued

Final Section 1557 Regulation Brings New Requirements for Health Care Providers

By fridayfirmdev

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a Final Rule to implement Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which makes it unlawful for covered health care providers to refuse to treat, or otherwise discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability (See 42 U.S.C. § 18116). The Final Rule is effective July 5, 2024. While there are new requirements to implement, these are …

A Year of “No Surprises” – Will There Be Surprises in 2023?

By fridayfirmdev

The regulations implementing the No Surprises Act, which prohibits balance billing in many circumstances, went into effect on January 1, 2022. Many questions remain on how to comply with these rules, as well as what is (and is not) changing as we move into 2023. This summary is intended to serve as an overview of what requirements are currently in place and the changes on the horizon.

Wilcox Selected for the 38th Leadership Greater Class

By fridayfirmdev

Amie Wilcox has been selected for the 38th Class of Leadership Greater Little Rock. She joins 47 other local professionals for a nine-month curriculum designed to develop community leaders. Participants are trained and educated on regional public policy issues and concerns to help them understand the region’s challenges and opportunities. The program covers various topics, … Continued

American Rescue Funds Soon to be Available to Struggling Hospitals

By fridayfirmdev

By Amie K. Wilcox Arkansas hospitals will soon have the opportunity to apply for additional funding to offset the continued financial strain caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.  Arkansas’ American Rescue Plan steering committee recently approved the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ proposal to use $60 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds as a lifeline for … Continued

Supreme Court Reinstates CMS Vaccine Mandate

By fridayfirmdev

The United States Supreme Court granted the federal government’s request to reinstate the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (CMS Mandate) after two U.S. District Courts had enjoined the enforcement of the rule in 25 states, including Arkansas. The Court, in a 5-4 decision, determined that the petitioning states were not likely to succeed on the merits of their challenges and that the CMS Rule may go into effect while the cases proceed.