AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoMedicaid Work Requirements Backlash: States are balking at Medicaid work requirements as budgets tighten, with North Carolina warning cuts could disrupt care and rural hospitals, while Louisiana sees nearly 200,000 people leave Medicaid and debates whether they’re better off or uninsured. Arkansas Access & Safety: Arkansas DHS required Summer EBT PIN resets after reports of stolen benefits, and Elkins issued a city-wide boil order after E. coli was found in the water system. UAMS & Maternal Support: UAMS is piloting a doula integration toolkit at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, aiming to expand support during pregnancy and childbirth. Hospice Leadership: Hospice of Texarkana named Greg Wood its new executive director, bringing 24+ years of hospice leadership experience. Local Health Workforce Pressure: Washington Regional announced restructuring and expected job cuts, citing financial pressures. Community Health Events: North Central Arkansas libraries and Baxter Regional Medical Center are hosting June family and wellness programming, including “Threads of Hope” for cancer patients.
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