REPORT: Expanding medical residency programs could add $465M to Arkansas

REPORT: Expanding medical residency programs could add $465M to Arkansas

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A new study by Heartland Forward indicates that expanding medical residency programs in Arkansas could generate $465 million in economic activity. The report estimates that adding 275 new medical residents over six years would have a significant financial impact, with each resident contributing approximately $482,000 annually to the state’s economy. Arkansas ranks 49th in the nation for active physicians per 100,0…