AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoMedicaid Funding Watch: Arkansas lawmakers heard Medicaid costs jumped by $400M in the last fiscal year, driven by an “unfavorable” claims experience, as officials asked for $200M in restricted reserves to cover the state match and urged keeping Medicaid fully funded. Specialty Care Expansion: Alice Walton and Mercy broke ground on the AWSOM Whole Health Campus in Bentonville, aiming to expand access to specialty care with a “whole person” approach. Rural Health Access: Baxter Health received major state investment to expand rural healthcare access, while Arkansas also announced plans to expand in-home care services for residents waiting for CES support. Pharmacy & PBM Fight: Arkansas pharmacies filed a lawsuit against Express Scripts over alleged prescription underpayments, adding to a growing national push over drug pricing and reimbursement. Public Health Alerts: Arkansas Department of Health announced free flu vaccine clinics statewide, and health officials flagged a measles exposure risk after a traveler’s trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. Local Care Updates: UAMS welcomed new neurosurgeons and named a new director for its Nurse Anesthesia Program; SWARMC marked its second anniversary with thanks to community partners for keeping the hospital open.
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