6+ hour, 36+ min ago   (378+ words) FORT SMITH, Ark. " More than $17 million dollars in medical debt was wiped clean for 11,000 residents in Crawford and Sebastian County thanks to a partnership with a Fort Smith church and a national nonprofit. In a short amount of time, First…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (201+ words) ARKANSAS, USA " Open enrollment for health insurance ends Jan. 15, and many consumers could face higher costs this year after enhanced premium tax credits expired. In a statement to 5NEWS, Arkansas Sen. John Boozman said the following:" In Arkansas, McGough said a…...

7+ mon, 4+ day ago   (303+ words) ARKANSAS, USA " According to 2024 data from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), 821,000 Arkansans rely on Medicaid. Healthcare advocates are concerned, saying it's not just individuals that will be impacted, but hospitals could also be at risk. A newly signed…...