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Gov. Sanders unveiled her much anticipated maternal health care package aimed at improving Arkansas’ low national ranking, Thursday, Feb. 6.
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The same study finds some minority groups, including Black and Native Hawaiian/Island populations were less likely to experience the recommended prenatal care visits compared to white mothers.
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The "Pathway to Prosperity" plan would require some able-bodied, adult Medicaid recipients to participate in “personal development plans” in order to receive healthcare benefits.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is seeking a waiver from the Trump administration to re-establish work requirements for some Arkansas Medicaid recipients. The governor made the announcement yesterday.
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A new presidential administration means changes for Canopy NWA, a non-profit refugee settlement organization. On today's show, we hear how they're reassessing resettlement. Also, our host, Kyle Kellams, discusses a new report about dynamic metro areas with Heartland Forward. Plus, merging the natural world with music, a beloved bird-watching spot will rise from the ashes and more.
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A new report from Georgetown University indicates that Medicaid plays a greater role for rural Arkansans than those who live in the state's metro areas. Over half of Arkansas children in small towns and rural areas rely on Medicaid.
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has found a significant drop in WIC usage occurred during and after the COVID-19 pandemic across the US. Data shows that those who qualified for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children dropped in participation from 66% to just under 58%.
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Today on The Outline: The accrediting authority for medical education programs in the U.S. officially granted the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine candidate status. Also, Welcome Health offers assistance to those who lost Medicaid coverage due to missed paperwork.
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Today on The Outline: The Arkansas Department of Human Services released updated Medicaid termination statistics. Also, Jonelle Hunt donates $250,000 to UAMS. Plus, the Clinton Presidential Library is getting a facelift.
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The Ozarks at Large news team collects news from the past 24 hours in The Outline. Included today: Medicaid enrollment drops by 15% since April, the UofA offers online Spanish and The Human Rights Campaign declares a state of emergency.