Kristi Putnam
State Awards $15M in Grants for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
Recipient organizations offer Medicaid treatment in community-based settings for specialty populations around the state. read more >
Arkansas Purges 427K From Medicaid; Advocates Worry About Oversights
The state is one of the first nationally to complete a post-pandemic eligibility review of the government-funded health care program for lower-income residents. read more >
Mitch Rouse Named Chief of Staff at Arkansas DHS
Rouse had been the department's chief counsel since February, overseeing its legal operations. read more >
Sanders Wants New Work Requirement for Medicaid Expansion
Unlike the previous requirement, Sanders said, the latest proposal won't cut off coverage to people who don't comply. read more >
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Sanders Picks Kristi Putnam to Lead DHS
Putnam, a central Florida native, formerly worked in the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. read more >