Arkansas Democrats criticize governor's maternal health plan as insufficient
The Arkansas House Democrats are criticizing the newly announced "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act” saying it does not go far ...
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Sanders’ maternal health plan would make it easier to get Medicaid — but not to keep it
The bill includes presumptive Medicaid eligibility, higher payments to doctors and hospitals — and, surprisingly, a provision ...
Health insurance for millions could vanish as states put Medicaid expansion on chopping block
Many conservatives argue that Medicaid expansion has created a heavy financial burden for states and that reliance on so much ...
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Arkansas Hoping Second Time’s a Charm for Medicaid Work Requirements
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders stated their policy goal as, “to have Medicaid serve as a safety net rather than a poverty trap.” ...
Arkansas unveils Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to transform state's maternal care
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act," a multi-million dollar initiative ...
New amendment targets Medicaid recipients with success coaching and community engagement
Arkansas DHS to Submit "Pathway to Prosperity" Amendment for Medicaid Expansion.In response to a directive from Governor ...
UAMS study reveals mothers covered by Medicaid or living in rural areas are less likely to receive prenatal care
A new study from UAMS revealed that mothers in Arkansas who live in rural areas and/or have Medicaid-covered births are less ...
Map Shows States With Medicaid Work Requirements
Introducing work requirements for Medicaid recipients is something the GOP has suggested will be brought into action.
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Legislators propose new bill to tackle Arkansas' maternal health challenges
Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant ...
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State lawmakers aim to tackle Arkansas’ maternal health crisis with new legislation
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income ...
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UAMS study finds rural, Medicaid mothers face prenatal care delays in Arkansas
A new study from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) shows that mothers in Arkansas who live in rural areas or have Medicaid coverage are less likely to get timely or enough ...
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Medicaid work requirements will likely be a priority in Congress and NC legislature
With President Donald Trump back in power, a Republican-led push for work requirements for Medicaid is gaining momentum.