AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicaid Coverage: Arkansas officials say shifting nearly 209,000 ARHOME enrollees to a new program could take longer than the six-month federal extension; the state is seeking more time as lawmakers weigh next steps. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ proposed budget also includes increased Medicaid spending. Veterans’ Health: Lyon College’s dental school held its first free-care clinic for Arkansas veterans, offering screenings and $150 treatment vouchers to address gaps in VA dental coverage. Care Access: UAMS plans 24/7 emergency and urgent-care centers in Little Rock, a model drawing questions about how services will be billed. Hospital Networks: Arkansas Blue Cross and CHI St. Vincent remain in contract negotiations, leaving patients concerned about continued access to care. Stroke Care: Baptist Memorial in Greene County earned Arkansas’ stroke-ready hospital designation.
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