AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicaid & Maternal Health: Arkansas is moving to permanently cover hospital-based residential substance-use disorder treatment for Medicaid youth under 21, replacing an emergency rule with prior authorization and medically necessary criteria. Doula Coverage: Arkansas Medicaid rules were approved to cover doula care for low-income expectant parents starting Sept. 1, with a remaining step to enroll certified community-based doulas. Hospital Financial Pressure: Northeast Arkansas hospitals are bracing for another financial squeeze as Medicaid changes loom, with leaders warning that rising costs are outpacing reimbursement. UAMS Breakthrough: UAMS performed the state’s first liver transplant for a colon cancer patient. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a nationwide egg recall to the highest-risk level over salmonella concerns, with Arkansas among affected states; Whole Foods also recalled jalapeño-linked salsa/guacamole products in multiple states including Arkansas. Local Health Access: A faith-based medical hub in Charlotte is opening to tackle long behavioral health appointment waits. Public Health Guidance: A pediatrician shared back-to-school guidance on when to keep kids home and red-flag symptoms. Community & Care Updates: Mountain Home Christian Clinic welcomed a new medical director; Arkansas State opioid rescue kits are being used to combat overdose deaths.
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