On April 7, the Trump administration finalized a 5.1% rate increase for Medicare Advantage plans for the 2026 calendar year, a significantly higher increase than the 2.2% boost proposed by the Biden administration. Read More
We examine how Central Arkansas healthcare payments, variations in payer types, and average per-person medical expenditures compare to other regions in the state using the publicly available Arkansas Healthcare Expenditures Dashboard. Read More
Our new explainer looks at Medicare Advantage, a program that is seeing increasing enrollment in Arkansas but is also raising questions about its impacts. Read More
This explainer examines how immunizations provide immunity against disease, the different types of vaccines, standards used to determine vaccine safety and effectiveness, and immunization recommendations. Read More
This explainer provides an overview of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including a look at evidence regarding the use of incentives and disincentives to promote healthy eating by participants. Read More
