AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedicaid Work Requirements: CMS issued final rules for states to enforce Medicaid work and activity requirements, with a Jan. 1, 2027 rollout looming and agencies scrambling to update systems and avoid coverage losses. Cancer Care in Northeast Arkansas: St. Bernards began offering LUTATHERA (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) for certain GEP-NET cancers, marking a major new targeted therapy option locally. Nursing Pipeline Expansion: Arkansas Health Care Association School of Nursing opened a Fort Smith campus to help current workers earn LPN certification in about 10 months with tuition covered. EMS Training Win: UAM-CTM’s paramedic class hit a 100% first-attempt NREMT pass rate, with six graduates set for recognition at June 23 commencement. Local Health Workforce & Education: Arkansas Teacher Corps continues expanding grow-your-own pathways for educators in high-needs schools, while UCA received a contract tied to teacher support. Community Health & Access: A “blood emergency” alert from Our Blood Institute highlights ongoing supply strain. Maternal Health Push: Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America urged fathers to help address the maternal health crisis as new Father’s Day messaging and sign-ons roll out.
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