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About 77,000 Arkansans were removed from Medicaid rolls in June, applications are open for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, medical marijuana sales reached a record $141 million of the year and more.
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On today's show, Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, and teen pregnancy and infant mortality are nearly the highest, according to Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI). The center's officials raised awareness this Monday for the state ranking last in maternal health. Also, $240 million of the $1.1 billion spent on the region’s Medicare enrollees’ healthcare were spent on services outside region in 2019, according to an analysis from ACHI. Plus, the Fort Smith Symphony prepares for a busy few weeks, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and an update of bills from the Arkansas Legislature.
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Healthcare facilities expanded or have made plans to grow as Northwest Arkansas’ population swells. But many people find care outside of the region. About $240 million of the nearly $1.1 billion spent on the region’s Medicare enrollees’ healthcare were spent on services outside region in 2019, according to an analysis from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement.
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Gardens at Osage Terrace, the first senior assisted living facility in Arkansas licensed to accept Medicaid, continues to operate in Bentonville. The novel long-term care residence is a project of Community Development Corporation headquartered in Bentonville which creates and preserves affordable housing across the tri-county region.
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Mercy will host a free Medicare workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 in Berryville. Open enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Participants can register by…