ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE MODEL                          

 

This health care model is designed to increase the quality of care and dramatically reduce costs.

One of the side effects of this model is it increases the number of jobs in rural areas of a state.

 

HEALTH PLAN OPTION  

Total cost each individual or employee: $143 monthly and includes:

1. Hospitalization                                                 

2. Prescription Drug Coverage    

3. Doctors Visits                                                       

4. Physical Therapy                                             

5. Chiropractic                                                              

6. Acupuncture                                                            

7. Mental Health Services                            

8. Dental Cleanings (2 yearly)

 

IMPLEMENTATION

State population: 3,067,732

The ideal number of participants needed to get started is 44,701. There is flexibility on the starting number based on location.

Target starting location: Little Rock, AK

Number of health care providers need to implement: 169.

Includes automation of each provider office.

Maximum number of unique health plan areas: 53

     Implementation details