AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChildren’s and Women’s Health: Arkansas lawmakers reviewed $38.7 million in Medicaid spending for intensive behavioral health services reaching more than 18,000 children in 2026, and discussed gaps in specialized women’s care. Medicaid Rules: The state says it will start enforcing work requirements for ARHOME enrollees Jan. 1, rejecting a federal option to delay. Nearly 209,000 Arkansans were covered by the program as of Nov. 1. Rural Care: Arkansas received another $207.7 million in federal rural health funding; lawmakers are also set to review support for rural hospitals, senior food assistance and dental care. Screening and Research: UAMS has launched the state’s first mobile lung cancer screening vans, while a UAMS researcher received $2 million to study how joint injuries contribute to osteoarthritis.
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