AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChild Welfare: A federal audit found Arkansas failed to meet required standards in 138 of 140 child-abuse investigations reviewed, including cases involving serious allegations that hotline staff screened out. Maternal Health: The Arkansas Department of Health held a free Springdale event offering pregnancy and postpartum resources, WIC information, bilingual services, diapers and wipes. St. Bernards also offered women’s screenings and mammogram scheduling in Jonesboro. Hospital Funding: An Arkansas safety-net hospital joined a lawsuit seeking to block a new 340B drug-rebate program, which hospital groups say could add major costs and administrative burdens. Care Access: UAMS received a $1.5 million grant for telehealth nutrition services, while a $3 million grant will help Community Clinic expand rural substance-use services in Northwest Arkansas.
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