State Intelligence — Arkansas
Signals referencing this state across all sources.
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Cambia Health Solutions, Arkansas Blue Cross affiliation set for October closure
The planned affiliation between Cambia Health Solutions and Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield has taken another step forward.
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days -
Arkansas BCBS, Cambia receive green light for affiliation
The Arkansas Insurance Department has approved a strategic affiliation between Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cambia Health Solutions, clearing the deal to take effect Oct. 1. The two organizations first announced the deal in November. Arkansas Blue Cross joins Portland, Ore.-based Cambia’s portfolio of BCBS affiliates, which includes Regence health plans in Idaho, […] The post Arkansas BCBS, Cambia receive green light for affiliation appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer N...
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days -
Cambia, Arkansas Blue Cross affiliation moves ahead
No assets are changing hands as a result of the deal, which is expected to close this October with Cambia assuming control of the Arkansas Blue plan’s operations.
Blue Cross ArkansasBlue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days -
CHI St. Vincent no longer part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas network
CHI St. Vincent will not be part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas network after the Little Rock-based hospital system and the insurer failed to reach an agreement on renewing their contract, both sides announced Tuesday. The two failed to reach an agreement during negotiations over the past several months about how much […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days -
Arkansas BCBS, CommonSpirit’s CHI St. Vincent near contract deadline
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Little Rock, Ark.-based CHI St. Vincent, under Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, are nearing their Sept. 1 contracting deadline without an agreement. On Sept. 1, CHI St. Vincent — including its four hospitals, 80 medical clinics and more than 300 providers — could leave all provider networks for Arkansas BCBS […] The post Arkansas BCBS, CommonSpirit’s CHI St. Vincent near contract deadline appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans · 36 signals · last 30 days -
‘Private option’ Medicaid expansion under threat from CMS
Arkansas Medicaid coverage for hundreds of thousands is uncertain next year after the Trump administration denied a key waiver renewal.
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 140 signals · last 30 days -
Arkansas requests 2-year extension of Medicaid expansion waiver
Arkansas is seeking CMS’ approval of a two-year extension for the Section 1115 waiver enabling the state’s Medicaid expansion program, Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me. Arkansas Department of Human Services Secretary Janet Mann sent CMS a letter Aug. 5 detailing the request. The letter follows CMS’ denial of the waiver’s renewal past 2026, affecting […] The post Arkansas requests 2-year extension of Medicaid expansion waiver appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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CMS decision leaves Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion program in jeopardy
CMS verbally confirmed its denial of the waiver enabling Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion program, the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me program, leaving more than 200,000 residents in limbo. Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office confirmed the update to Becker’s Aug. 4. The governor is expecting a formal notice in writing shortly. A spokesperson for the […] The post CMS decision leaves Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion program in jeopardy appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer N...
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 140 signals · last 30 days