AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaternal Health Expansion: Arkansas expanded Medicaid reimbursement for doula and lactation consultant care starting Sept. 1, after Legislative Council rule approvals. The change follows 2025 laws aimed at improving maternal outcomes, as Arkansas continues to face high maternal and infant mortality and ongoing rural maternity access strain. Rural Care & Hospital Rules: Arkansas lawmakers will review proposed hospital and EMS rules on Sept. 17 that could affect staffing, maternity provider authority, retail pharmacy options, and discharge pharmacy choice—key issues for rural hospitals. Opioid Prevention on Campus: Attorney General Tim Griffin launched the “One Pill Can Kill” initiative at Northwest Arkansas Community College, providing fentanyl harm-prevention kits and naloxone training to help students respond to overdoses. Food Allergy Research: A Phase 3 trial is underway testing remibrutinib pills for teens and adults with peanut, milk, or egg allergies, aiming to see if daily use prevents reactions. Emergency Medical Services Ownership: NorthStar EMS in Searcy is being sold to Pafford EMS, with the franchise and service terms staying in place and the NorthStar name continuing. Public Health Watch: CDC reported 19,595 lab-confirmed U.S. Cyclospora cases since May 1, with thousands more pending or unconfirmed, tied largely to iceberg lettuce linked to a Mexico processing operation.
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