Arkansas Center for Health Improvement

ACHI is a nonpartisan, independent health policy center that serves as a catalyst for improving the health of all Arkansans through evidence-based research, public issue advocacy, and collaborative program development.

When dealing with extreme summer heat, it’s important to know that the risk of heat-related illness and death can be higher for people who use certain medications.

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Doulas are professionals trained in childbirth who provide emotional, physical, and other supports to pregnant or recently pregnant women. This updated explainer examines their role in the birthing journey.

This explainer examines the rise of private equity in healthcare, the financial structures behind private equity transactions, what the evidence shows about the impacts of these transactions on the healthcare system, and how policymakers are responding through regulatory efforts.

The data in this report provide a broader understanding of the state of hepatitis C infections in Arkansas and are intended to help guide future hepatitis prevention and treatment initiatives.

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When dealing with extreme summer heat, it’s important to know that the risk of heat-related illness and death can be higher for people who use certain medications.

The United States has experienced a sharp increase in firearm-related deaths among young people in recent years, with Arkansas seeing one of the largest increases in the nation.

The U.S. Supreme Court recently affirmed the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s mandate for insurers to cover, with no cost sharing, preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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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.