AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedicaid & Access: Arkansas has begun a “soft launch” of new Medicaid work requirements, checking whether about 210,000 people in ARHOME meet the 80-hours-per-month rules—though coverage won’t be cut until Jan. 1, 2027. Maternal Care Shortage: A March of Dimes report says nearly half of Arkansas counties are “maternity care deserts,” with rural areas facing fewer OB-GYNs, midwives, and birthing hospitals. SNAP Changes: Arkansas SNAP rules now remove candy, soda, and low-natural-juice fruit/vegetable drinks from eligible purchases, with retailers updating systems statewide. Public Health Research: UAMS researchers released early population-level findings on medical cannabis purchasing during pregnancy in Arkansas, tracking patterns before and during pregnancy. Local Care Expansion: Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center added pediatric primary care for kids ages 3+ with APRN Tammy Wellman. Safety & Health Risks: Arkansas DOT reopened its Little Rock headquarters after asbestos was found in air testing. Health-Adjacent Community News: A teen summit in Stuttgart will focus on peer relations and healthy decision-making, with local health providers attending. Violence & Tragedy: A woman was arrested on a second-degree murder charge after an infant died at a Little Rock daycare.
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