Has Drinking Become a Problem?

by Anne Wasson | Feb 20, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals, Individuals

While it seems the opioid-abuse epidemic is grabbing all the headlines, far more families are affected by alcohol abuse. Nearly 90,000 Americans die each year from alcohol-related causes. That’s almost 10 percent of all deaths in the United States. Drunk driving...

How to Keep Your Patients and Practice Safe

by Anne Wasson | Nov 5, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals

While you’re taking care of patients, who’s protecting their health information? Ignoring security problems can be very costly. Protecting patients’ health information is not only vital to your business, it is critical to providing patient care. The Health Insurance...

Free Registration: AFMC’s Annual Medicaid Conference

by Anne Wasson | Oct 31, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals

More than a quarter of Arkansas residents receive some type of Medicaid assistance. That’s why it’s important for providers and clinic staff to stay current on best practices, and program and financial changes.   WHO:        Arkansas health care providers and...

Learn How to Build Resilience Against ACEs

by Anne Wasson | Aug 16, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals, Individuals

Arkansas has the highest percentage in the nation of children who have experienced emotional or physical abuse, neglect, family instability, poverty or exposure to violence. These are some of the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can negatively affect...

Reviews Save Money, Ensure Quality of Care

by Anne Wasson | Jul 25, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals

AFMC has been doing utilization review for more than 45 years. AFMC’s review work helps providers meet quality of care standards and ensures that claims paid are medically necessary. Reviews help prevent fraud and abuse on behalf of both public and private health...

Arkansas Works: What You Need to Know

by Anne Wasson | Apr 30, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals, Individuals

If you are on Arkansas Medicaid for your health coverage (also called Arkansas Works, formerly called the Private Option), you may have heard about some changes that will start June 1. The Arkansas Legislature has imposed a work requirement for some people on Arkansas...