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ACHI Interim Health Policy Director Jennifer Wessel discusses new health-related Arkansas laws in an article published in the summer 2025 issue of Arkansas Family Physician, the official publication of the Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians.
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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.
The data in this report provide a broader understanding of the state of hepatitis B infections in Arkansas and are intended to help guide future hepatitis prevention and treatment initiatives.
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ACHI Interim Health Policy Director Jennifer Wessel discusses new health-related Arkansas laws in an article published in the summer 2025 issue of Arkansas Family Physician, the official publication of the Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians.
Arkansas has received federal approval to ban the purchase of certain sugary beverages and candy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits effective July 1, 2026.
Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer in the U.S., so it’s important to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
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Arkansas is aging. By 2030, about 1 in 5 Arkansans will be 65 or older. Twenty years ago, that age group made up 14% of the state’s population. An aging populace requires an infrastructure that can accommodate increased demands on our healthcare system and a robust workforce that can provide the necessary long-term care and support. For an in-depth discussion on this topic, Rachel Bunch joins us on the Wonks at Work podcast. She’s executive director of the Arkansas Health Care Association, which represents more than 90% of the licensed long-term care facilities in the state and recently announced plans to launch a new nursing school.
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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.