AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoArkansas Health Policy & Access: U.S. Treasury has started mailing $500 ACA refund checks to about 950,000 people in 30 states, including Arkansas—aimed at HealthCare.gov enrollees who paid full premiums without subsidies. Women’s Health: UAMS’ MammoVan brought mammograms to rural Malvern ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the program reporting 30,000+ screenings and 175 cancers found over nearly 17 years. Local Care Expansion: UAMS says it’s ready to open its Saline County hospital operations Oct. 1, starting with an emergency department and initial surgical services, while planning expansion. Reproductive Rights Lawsuit: Arkansas AG Tim Griffin joined Louisiana and Alabama in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down abortion “shield laws” that protect out-of-state abortion-pill providers. Prison & Public Health: Arkansas lawmakers and advocates discussed reentry reforms to ease overcrowding, including addressing drugs in prison. Community Health & Wellness: Walmart’s $15M grant to Feeding America targets food access, while Jonesboro’s SANY Nutrition Group opened a new plant tied to a protein snack rollout.
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