Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Healthcare professionals and policy experts recently came together at the National Academy for State Health Policy’s annual conference to discuss public health challenges and efforts to address them through state policy.
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The number of roadway fatalities in Arkansas fell 7% in the latest reporting year. ACHI has updated our interactive dashboard examining where roadway fatalities occur as well as trends, associated demographics, and the use of safety equipment.
This explainer looks at health savings accounts — how they work, their advantages and disadvantages, and how the rules governing them will change under the 2025 federal budget law.
Access to primary care physicians is critical for maintaining and improving the health of Arkansas communities. This infographic examines how much time Arkansas patients spend traveling to see primary care physicians practicing in the state.
Blog Posts
Healthcare professionals and policy experts recently came together at the National Academy for State Health Policy’s annual conference to discuss public health challenges and efforts to address them through state policy.
An issue brief by the Milbank Memorial Fund and the National Academy for State Health Policy highlights several Arkansas initiatives as examples of policy options states can use to strengthen access to high-quality primary care.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released guidance expanding eligibility for Affordable Care Act catastrophic health insurance plans.
Podcast by ACHI
Changes are on the way for community health workers in Arkansas. Earlier this year, the Arkansas General Assembly approved the Community Health Worker Act, which will establish standardized training and a statewide certification process for community health workers and will allow those certified to receive compensation for their services from Arkansas Medicaid and private insurers. Unlike healthcare workers who operate in a clinical setting, though, community health workers may not have the infrastructure in place to make this transition seamlessly. To learn how other states have navigated similar transitions, we’re joined by Colby Takeda, co-founder of Pear Suite, a hub for thousands of community health workers across the country.
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Health Policy Board Policy Positions and Statements
ACHI’s Health Policy Board consists of 21 voting members (and two ex-officio members) from across the state who bring diverse perspectives and interests on health. This independent, self-perpetuating board identifies and establishes strategic priorities, provides direction and guidance, and serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas. The Health Policy Board guides ACHI’s involvement in and position on specific policy matters, and it issues position statements that articulate the health needs of Arkansans.