Federal funds will help Arkansas modernize health data collection

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 243

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The state’s health department will use $13.3 million in federal funding to help doctors connect remotely and better share data by upgrading medical technology, Arkansas officials announced Friday.

Arkansas received the funds as a result of U.S. Sen. John Boozman’s work on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, according to a news release.

The funding will support the acquisition of clinical practice technology, remote patient …

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