Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
We remember ACHI cofounder Suzanne McCarthy, whose impact on public health in Arkansas will be felt for generations. McCarthy died Dec. 1 in Louisville, Ky.
publications
We have created an interactive dashboard to examine the general surgeon workforce in Arkansas for the years 2019 through 2022.
We have updated our interactive dashboard examining the obstetrics and gynecology physician workforce in Arkansas for the years 2019 through 2022.
This installment of our Data Watch series looks at trends in naloxone prescribing for Northwest Arkansas patients who have high-dose opioid prescriptions.
Blog Posts
We remember ACHI cofounder Suzanne McCarthy, whose impact on public health in Arkansas will be felt for generations. McCarthy died Dec. 1 in Louisville, Ky.
Premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance rates for Medicare parts A and B are set to rise in 2026 by slightly more than they rose from 2024 to 2025, although the increases will still be within typical year-to-year variation.
ACHI’s new president and CEO, Craig Wilson, appeared Sunday, November 30, as a guest on the news discussion program “Capitol View,” where he talked to host Roby Brock about ACHI’s work and offered analysis of the latest news in federal and state health policy.
Podcast by ACHI
The growing need for mental health resources and support, both here in Arkansas and across the country, is complicated by the limited numbers of mental health professionals and other barriers to care, particularly in rural communities. When mental health resources are in short supply, friends, family members, and colleagues are often called upon to provide support. One program designed to equip them with the skills and confidence they need to be successful in those situations is Mental Health First Aid. To learn more about the program, we’re joined on this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast by Amanda Kuttenkuler, a senior programs officer with the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership and a Mental Health First Aid instructor.
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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.