A significant increase in the number of low-income children accessing dental services pushed Arkansas up the state rankings in a 50-state report card on children’s dental health released Tuesday. The Pew Children’s Dental Campaign gave Arkansas a “C” grade-up...
Taxes on businesses have little to do with economic development, another study shows. The Atlantic’s Richard Florida explains a new study, “Competitiveness of State and Local Business Taxes on New Investment: Ranking States by Tax Burden on New Investment,”...
Arkansas Lawmakers Ensure Kids Keep Coverage as Private Plans Leave the State The legislative session in Arkansas ended last month with many accomplishments for kids’ health on the books. We spend a lot of time talking about measures to...
Just 38 percent of eligible Arkansas children are getting the regular, comprehensive doctor check-ups they need to stay healthy and avoid long-term problems, according to research by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. The federal standard is 80 percent...
The Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program is a federal Medicaid requirement that ensures low-income children receive comprehensive preventive care. It is designed to identify and treat physical or mental health problems that could interfere with child...
Finding enough foster homes for children has always been tough, but finding homes for kids with disabilities is often harder. Arkansas Support Network facilitates Care and Training/Respite homes for families willing to open their homes to kids needing a...
Children covered by Medicaid in Arkansas are not receiving the level of preventive care they need to diagnose potential health problems. The Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program is a Medicaid requirement that ensures low-income children covered...
Mother’s Day is coming up. As a mom, I can’t help thinking what a big help America’s new health care law will be to moms like me around the state in promoting and protecting our children’s health and the...
During the next few months we are all going to hear a lot about capping federal spending. It’s an idea that sounds appealing to many people, but the harsh reality is that such a move could paralyze the nation’s...
Four state legislators received awards Tuesday for their tireless work on behalf of children in this year’s regular session of the Arkansas General Assembly. Northwest Arkansas lawmakers Sen. Sue Madison, Sen. Johnny Key, Rep. Uvalde Lindsey and Rep. Greg...