AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRural Health Funding: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced $54.6 million in second-round Rural Health Transformation Program awards for 54 projects statewide, including nutrition and “food is medicine” efforts plus workforce training and maternal care support. Rural Care Expansion: Heartland Whole Health Institute launched Heartland Whole Health Connect with $8.4 million in first-year funding to build a rural healthcare transformation blueprint using telehealth and chronic disease management. Hospital Operations: UAMS will provide management advisory services and co-branding support to Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, aiming to improve operations while keeping patient services and staffing unchanged. Food Security: Arkansas rice mills donated 201,500 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank, expected to provide more than 2 million servings. Public Health & Safety: Pulaski County restaurant inspections flagged sanitation and pest issues, including rodents and improper food storage. Data Privacy: Multistate attorneys general, including Arkansas’ AG office, reached a settlement with Labcorp over a medical debt collector data breach tied to AMCA, emphasizing vendor oversight for patient data protection. Community Health: UAMS NICU families kicked off an annual Read-a-Thon with a book drive, highlighting reading as “nutrition” for babies.
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