AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedicaid Changes: New federal eligibility restrictions took effect Oct. 1, with broader work requirements set for 2027; nationwide, Medicaid changes are projected to leave 7.5 million more people uninsured by 2034. Diabetes Care: UAMS received a $1.5 million, five-year grant to add telehealth nutrition counseling and glucose monitors at clinics serving Independence and Union counties. Flu Prevention: Baptist Health and Goodwill will offer free flu shots to people 12 and older at stores across Central Arkansas, with no appointment or insurance required. Rural Health: Community Clinic won a $3 million federal grant to expand substance-use services in Northwest Arkansas, while Arcare broke ground on a Fort Smith clinic and pharmacy. Maternal Health: Arkansas is set to receive $10 million over five years in a national effort to reduce maternal deaths. Abortion Policy: Arkansas joined Louisiana and Alabama in challenging shield laws that protect providers who send abortion medication across state lines.
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