The Economic Impact of Medicaid Spending in Arkansas

Authors

Katherine A. Deck
Viktoria Riiman

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

5-2010

Keywords

Arkansas, medicaid, economic impact

Abstract

Arkansas Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides necessary medical services to needy and low-income persons that is administered through the Arkansas Division of Medical Services at the Arkansas Department of Human Services. The Medicaid program is designed to provide the baseline health outcomes that are necessary for the state’s economy to function. The expenditures that are made through the Arkansas Medicaid program significantly affect the Arkansas economy. This report details the economic impacts of the direct expenditures of the Medicaid program on the Arkansas economy.

Citation

Deck, K. A., & Riiman, V. (2010). The Economic Impact of Medicaid Spending in Arkansas. Publications and Presentations. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cberpub/25