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Arkansas governor announces bill aimed at maternal health
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced legislation targeted at improving health outcomes for moms and babies. Why it matters: Arkansas has some of the worst maternal health care outcomes in the nation,
Arkansas unveils Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to transform state's maternal care
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act," a multi-million dollar initiative aimed at improving maternal health.
Legislators propose new bill to tackle Arkansas' maternal health challenges
Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, enhancing prenatal care access.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces ‘Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act’ for maternal health
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced legislation being introduced on Thursday to improve maternal health outcomes in the Natural State. The “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act” will provide additional financial support for pregnant mothers,
State lawmakers aim to tackle Arkansas’ maternal health crisis with new legislation
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income Arkansans. Much of the legislation, contained in identical versions of House and Senate bills filed Thursday,
'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies' bills to improve maternal health care in Arkansas
Lawmakers are expected to introduce bills to make changes to improve maternal health care. "Arkansas has to do a better job when it comes to maternal health," Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. The governor, along with Sen. Missy Ervin and Rep. Aaron Pilkington, discussed how they want care for moms-to-be in Arkansas to change.
Arkansas launches multi-million dollar maternal health initiative
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act" aimed to improve maternal health in the state.
Governor, legislators unveil maternal health package
Amidst a backdrop of moms with babies, Gov. Sarah Sanders on Thursday (Feb. 6) unveiled at the state Capitol her much anticipated maternal health care package aimed at improving
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Sanders’ maternal health plan would make it easier to get Medicaid — but not to keep it
The bill includes presumptive Medicaid eligibility, higher payments to doctors and hospitals — and, surprisingly, a provision ...
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs three bills into law
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed three bills into law on Monday, Feb. 3.The first was House Bill 1005 (HB1005) ...
Recapping the major bills voted on at the Arkansas State Capitol
It was a busy week at the Arkansas State Capitol. From maternal health to affirmative action, here's a recap of the big bills that were discussed and voted on.
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces planned Medicaid work requirement details
In a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary-Designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Sanders requested ...
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pushes for new Medicaid work requirement
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a push for a new work requirement for people on Medicaid. She sent a letter to ...
Gov. Sanders announces bike lift legislation
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced legislation that aims to bring lift access downhill mountain bike parks to ...