Medicaid

Arkansas lawmakers are discussing potential changes to the way hospitals are reimbursed for providing birthing services. Members of the Joint Public Health Committee debated a rule change on Wednesday that would increase the state’s Medicaid reimbursement rate for obstetrics.

Amid proposed cuts to Medicaid from Congress, a report released on Thursday from Georgetown University examines the significant role Medicaid plays in maternal healthcare for rural communities. Ozarks at Large’s Daniel Caruth has more.

The National Science Foundation is observing its 75th anniversary this month, but is also facing deep cuts. On today's show, we ask one professor of biological sciences what the NSF has meant to his career. Also, tracking the possible effects of cuts to Medicaid on rural maternal health. Plus, road construction occurs on a less-busy University of Arkansas campus.

During a town hall yesterday, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families offered northwest Arkansans more information about proposed federal budget cuts. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

Northwest Arkansas residents are concerned about proposed cuts in federal programs. On today's show, we hear from a town hall last night that addressed a proposed federal budget. Also, the Latino food community is growing in Fayetteville. Plus, a preview of live music across the region and a conversation with a stained glass artist.

Arkansas Medicaid recipients and advocates are concerned about the state’s plan to reinstate work reporting requirements. The state has asked the federal government for permission to require some Arkansans to work a certain number of hours or meet exemptions to stay enrolled in the state’s Medicaid expansion program.

On today's show, we learn that a city’s art is more than just a conversation piece— it's a source of pride and a lure to attract people to visit. Also, why the Dover Quartet loves to travel to northwest Arkansas. Plus, headlines from the River Valley with Michael Tilley.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Rep. Steve Womack about what's happening in Washington, DC, and how Medicaid might change in the upcoming months.

On today's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Craig Wilson, interim president and CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement discussing healthcare expenditures in northwest Arkansas.

On today's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, chairman of the House Public Health Committee, and Rep. Keith Brooks, chairman of the House Education Committee, about policy passing in the General Assembly that northwest Arkansans may want to pay attention to, including Medicaid and higher education.