Arkansas launches Claim Your Care maternal health campaign

7 articles · Updated · Red River Radio · May 8

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the effort promotes services at 92 state health units across all 75 counties, with a website directing families to local care.
Health Secretary Renee Mallory said the campaign followed a maternal health committee recommendation and aims to close awareness, cost, transport and geography gaps; uninsured patients can receive services at no out-of-pocket cost.
Officials cited one of the nation’s highest maternal mortality rates, with 40% of Medicaid women missing first-trimester prenatal care and 78% unaware health units provide pregnancy support.

Can an awareness campaign lower Arkansas's maternal mortality while a major gap in postpartum care coverage remains unaddressed?

As Arkansas launches a new maternal care campaign, why does it remain the only state limiting postpartum Medicaid to 60 days?