Healthcare Instability in NWA
Key Questions
What healthcare changes are happening in Northwest Arkansas?
Baptist Health-Fort Smith and Washington Regional are cutting jobs and services while Arkansas Children's is expanding. Mercy has warned about potential federal Medicaid cuts affecting the region.
What does the new report reveal about uncompensated care in Arkansas?
The report shows $1.2 billion in uncompensated care due to low reimbursement rates. Arkansas Medicaid work requirements could affect up to 42,000 residents.
When is the new school-based clinic in Rogers opening?
The clinic at Rogers Heritage High School, a partnership between Community Clinic and Rogers Public Schools, has a ribbon-cutting on July 29. It aims to expand medical access for students and the community.
Baptist Health-Fort Smith and Washington Regional cutting jobs/services; Arkansas Children's expanding; Mercy warns federal Medicaid cuts. New report: $1.2B uncompensated care, low reimbursement rates. Arkansas Medicaid work requirements could affect 42,000. New community clinic opening at Rogers Heritage High School (ribbon-cutting July 29) addresses access.