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Inside ARHOME, the state’s new vision for Medicaid …

WebThe state’s Medicaid expansion program would get a makeover under a new proposal described in a bill filed Monday by Sen. Missy Irvin (R-Mountain View) and Rep. …

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Where To Get Help: A resource list

WebVisit 700 W. Capitol, Suite 1412, Little Rock, or make an appointment by calling 844-545-5640. Arkansas Community Organization (A.C.O.) provides income tax preparation …

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Alice Walton announces plans to build med school in …

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Where to get help in Central Arkansas

WebVisit 700 W. Capitol, Suite 1412, Little Rock, or make an appointment by calling 844-545-5640. Arkansas Community Organization (ACO) provides income tax …

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COVID-19 isn't back, it just never left

WebOn. January 5, 2024 3:33 pm. It’s not deja vu, it’s just life. COVID-19 illnesses are increasing nationwide as health professionals have identified a new, dominant variant of the virus …

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Alice Walton elaborates on her interest in ‘whole health’

WebAlice Walton, the billionaire philanthropist, appeared for about 20 minutes today before the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees to talk about her passion for …

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Rural Arkansas hospitals weigh trading inpatient care for …

WebThe designation is meant to attract more funds to rural hospitals from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), but they must reduce or …

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Flu spread in Arkansas jumps to ‘high,’ health department …

WebThe report lags a week behind, meaning the recently released data covers illness from Dec. 10-16. The 2023-2024 flu season has been significantly different from …

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If Arkansas claims to protect life, it needs to do more for …

WebThis news adds to the factors that help rank Arkansas as the state with the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation. A Kaiser Family Foundation report last year …

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Another 54K Arkansans lose Medicaid in final month of state's …

WebSeptember's figures bring the final number of Medicaid cases closed over the 6-month "unwinding" period to more than 427,000, or more than 40% of the state's April …

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Study: Disparities in Arkansas child health persist, especially for

WebThe Race for Results report collected a decade’s worth of data on child health and wellbeing and found widespread disparities between white and nonwhite …

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Arkansas health department reports first flu death of the season

WebFlu season officially started Oct. 1, prompting weekly reports from the Arkansas Department of Health.The last month has been pretty mild, but the agency …

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Arkansas lawmakers consider shifting funds from health care data …

WebAn Arkansas legislative panel on Tuesday approved diverting funds from a state health care data hub to start a midwifery education program at the state’s largest …

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Group aims to restore limited abortion rights in Arkansas

WebA proposed new amendment would allow abortions up to 18 weeks after conception, and in cases of rape, incest, fatal fetal anomaly or to protect the health of …

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House committee defeats bill to allow 'conscience' refusal to …

WebThe House Public Health Committee today declined to endorse SB 289 which allows a medical practitioner, healthcare institution, or health insurance payer not …

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Medicaid expansion could be coming to Mississippi with a dash of

WebCheck out map of which states have adopted Medicaid expansion, from health care policy nonprofit KFF.It’s kind of wild, given how bitterly Republican politicians …

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Arkansas will pilot new food insecurity methods in 2023 per

WebThe 2020 statewide food insecurity rate in Arkansas was 14%, which is higher than the national rate of 10%, according to the report. On the county level, food …

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Arkansas sues PPE vendor who took $11 million and delivered …

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Hundreds line up for free dental clinic at Conway Expo Center

WebHundreds of people from Arkansas and beyond flocked to the Conway Expo & Event Center for a free dental clinic held annually by a nonprofit called Mission of …

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Medicaid managed care company sues outgoing corporate co …

WebThe Aug. 26 letter, obtained from DHS with a public records request, described a dispute over Empower’s adoption of new policies for credentialing health …

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Prison suicide report critical of correction system's mental health

WebAn internal report about prison suicides that has not yet been presented to the state Board of Corrections paints an unflattering picture of the prison system’s mental …

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