Proposed first-ever federal standards for maternal care met with mixed response from hospitals
The changes would cost close to $4.5 billion over 10 years, with an average annual cost of $70,671 to individual hospitals
The changes would cost close to $4.5 billion over 10 years, with an average annual cost of $70,671 to individual hospitals
More than 870,000 Arkansas residents receive some type of health care through Medicaid, which is operated by the state Department of Human Services
One of the ongoing developments in state government recently has been the efforts of the Human Services Department to reduce the number of people on Medicaid
By the end of April 72,802 cases were closed. People who no longer are eligible for Medicaid can get health coverage through the federal market place.
The renewal ensures continued access to healthcare for those who rely on Medicaid for essential medical services.