AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCare Access: Mercy will open a primary care clinic Nov. 23 at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, linking patient care with medical training. Arkansas-based Panacea Financial also expanded its payments platform for doctor-owned practices, adding patient financing and automated payment tools. Family Health: Fewer than one in six Arkansas employers offer paid parental leave, a gap that can force new mothers back to work before they have recovered. Meanwhile, Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollment has begun, with the number of Arkansans covered down 14% from 2025. Emergency Response: Arkansas is directing $10 million toward rural emergency medical services, while Fort Smith’s 911 center received an $8 million federal grant to help build a consolidated regional center. Seasonal Health: Flu deaths have been reported in Benton and Craighead counties as the season arrives early.
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