Maternal Health

As Congress considers changes to Medicaid, those who work with women who are of childbearing age in Arkansas say any changes will negatively impact patients, families and the economy, especially in rural communities.

Annabeth Gorman discusses maternal health wins, childcare tax credits, and the impact of Senate Bill 3 on women's programs in Arkansas.

An Arkansas Senate committee has delayed a bill that would require public school students to watch a human development video, causing the proposal to stall.

Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, enhancing prenatal care access.

The bill would require schools to show students a video depicting the development of a human embryo that critics say is biased and scientifically inaccurate.

Roby Brock and Olivia Walton discuss Arkansas' maternal health improvements, focusing on new initiatives, pilot programs, and the role of data in Medicaid strategies.

Explore Arkansas' push to boost maternal health with a health fair on May 2, highlighting efforts in education, prenatal care, and legislative support.

Arkansas and Tennessee sue to stop a rule requiring workplace accommodations for abortions, claiming it exceeds the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act's intent.

State leaders met with health experts to address the high rate of maternal mortality in Arkansas