Closures of labor and delivery services at Arkansas hospitals in recent years have led to longer travel times for many Arkansas mothers. Longer travel times to delivery facilities have been associated with higher risks of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Our updated infographic examines Arkansas mothers’ travel times to delivery facilities.
Medicare Advantage is an optional component of Medicare that allows beneficiaries to receive healthcare benefits from private insurance plans instead of the federal government. This dashboard shows how enrollment in Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare has changed over time in Arkansas.
Telehealth is the practice of delivering or receiving healthcare services through telecommunications and information technology. This dashboard explores trends in telehealth utilization in Arkansas.
Community health workers play a vital role in bridging the gap between healthcare systems and underserved communities. A new Arkansas law establishes a statewide certification structure for community health workers and a pathway for them to receive reimbursement for their services from Medicaid and private insurers, with implementation pending. This explainer provides an overview of community health workers in Arkansas.
This explainer provides an overview of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), examining its history, participation rates, purchasing patterns, program waivers, and how the federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law in July 2025 may affect the program and its role in addressing food insecurity and nutritional needs in Arkansas.
