Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we explore resources and treatment options for people with substance use disorders with Kira Kennedy from the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
publications
The 2024-2025 report on childhood and adolescent obesity in Arkansas summarizes statewide body mass index data based on public school measurements for students in kindergarten and even-numbered grades through grade 10.
We have created an interactive dashboard to examine the general surgeon workforce in Arkansas for the years 2019 through 2022.
We have created an interactive dashboard to examine the obstetrics and gynecology physician workforce in Arkansas for the years 2019 through 2022.
Blog Posts
Arkansas Business’ latest health care-focused issue features an executive Q&A with ACHI President and CEO Craig Wilson.
The United Health Foundation ranks Arkansas as the 49th healthiest state in the latest installment of its annual America’s Health Rankings report.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed limited implementation of two new Medicare payment models aimed at bringing domestic drug prices down and making them comparable with those of peer countries.
Podcast by ACHI
The Climb: Kira Kennedy by ACHI
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