AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStroke Awareness: Ahead of World Stroke Day, the Arkansas Department of Health says 1,971 Arkansans died from stroke in 2024. Learn the BE FAST warning signs and call 911 immediately if they appear. Jail Health Services: Pulaski County is investigating after about $1.9 million in payments to its jail medical provider were diverted in an email scam. Health Industry: Kidney-care company Vantive plans a $100 million expansion at its Mountain Home facility, expected to add 175 jobs over four years. Insurance Access: Open enrollment for the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1. Rural Screening: UAMS has launched Arkansas’ first mobile lung-cancer screening fleet, bringing CT scans to rural communities. Behavioral Health: Advocates told Arkansas lawmakers that more mid-tier mental-health services could help reduce youth hospitalizations.
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