Arkansas

Cyberattack on Health Billing Clearinghouse Sparks Redundancy Plans for Arkansas Hospitals

Little Rock, Arkansas – A recent cyberattack on a major health care billing clearinghouse in the United States has caused significant disruptions for several Arkansas hospitals. The attack targeted Change Healthcare, which served as the sole billing claims processor for UAMS Medical Center, resulting in a cash flow crisis for the hospital while Change’s systems were offline. In response, other facilities like Washington Regional Medical System and CARTI had to find alternate routes for their …

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Shooting Rampage Leaves Two Dead, Four Injured in Arkansas Community

Jonesboro, Arkansas – A tragic shooting incident in Jonesboro, Arkansas has left two people dead and four others injured, as reported by law enforcement officials. The alleged shooter has been confirmed dead as well. On a Sunday morning just before 5 a.m., officers responded to a neighborhood in Jonesboro, where they discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. According to a statement from the Jonesboro Police Department, the shooting occurred during a private party at …

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Medicaid Expansion Yields Poor Health Outcomes and Overruns in Louisiana and Arkansas, Fails Rural Hospitals

Jackson, Mississippi – Medicaid expansion in the Southern states of Louisiana and Arkansas has resulted in significant enrollment and cost overruns, with little improvement in health outcomes and no relief for rural hospitals. These trends have drawn attention to the challenges of expanding Medicaid and its impact on public health. The decision of both Louisiana and Arkansas to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has implications for policymakers in Mississippi, where discussions about potential …

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