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Medicaid work requirement looms large, but more immediate coverage loss expected from marketplace
The federal budget bill recently signed into law requires states to implement work requirements for adults in Medicaid ...
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Lessons from Georgia’s 'Pathways' as new bureaucratic hurdles come for millions with Medicaid nationwide
Now that Republicans’ big tax-and-spending bill has become law, there will be new bureaucratic hurdles for millions of ...
How rural Arkansas hospitals could be affected by Medicaid cuts
Some say existing financial struggles have had rural hospitals on the brink of closure for years. Gavin Newsom's warning to ...
Medicaid cuts could push already struggling rural Arkansas hospitals over the edge
Massie, the executive director of WelcomeHealth, said that many hospitals are already on the brink of closure because of financial problems.
Officials say Arkansas still seeking to add Medicaid work requirement ahead of national schedule
Arkansas' Department of Human Services does not intend on withdrawing its already submitted "Pathway to Prosperity" waiver, ...
Health-care deserts coming
Still, a nearby hospital with minimal in-patient care is good for the people, even if only to provide interim care before an ...
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Medicaid reimbursement seen as boon for Arkansas community health workers
With a law taking effect next month that requires the state Medicaid program and some private health plans to provide ...
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Report finds 30 of Arkansas' 47 rural hospitals at risk of closure within 6 to 7 years
As providers brace for Medicaid changes from the federal "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act," recently published estimates show ...
Congressman Hill addresses SNAP thefts, Medicaid work requirements, and Big Beautiful Bill
As Arkansas families continue to navigate economic uncertainty, rising healthcare needs, and changes in federal aid programs, U.S. Congressman French Hill sat d ...
Medicaid reimbursement for community health workers promises to fill rural health gaps
An Arkansas law that is set to take effect next month is promising to help improve rural health disparities. Act 435, The ...
Medicaid work requirements: How do the rules play out in Arizona?
Medicaid work requirements are part of the One Big Beautiful Bill spending law, but Arizona already had its own state work ...
The Man Who Thinks Medicaid Cuts Won’t Cut Medicaid
In Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration has picked an especially unfortunate spokesperson.