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.

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Millions of Americans will be traveling and taking part in outdoor activities over the Memorial Day weekend. Here are some tips for staying safe and healthy while celebrating the unofficial kickoff to summer.

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This infographic depicts what that journey for new mothers should be in order to achieve better maternal and infant health outcomes.

In an updated infographic, we examine how Arkansas’s shifting rural-urban divide impacts access to health care.

Our new explainer looks at Medicare Advantage, a program that is seeing increasing enrollment in Arkansas but is also raising questions about its impacts.

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Millions of Americans will be traveling and taking part in outdoor activities over the Memorial Day weekend. Here are some tips for staying safe and healthy while celebrating the unofficial kickoff to summer.

Researchers, policymakers, educators, and families are increasingly focused on the potential impact social media use may be having on young people, including any connection to rising suicide rates.

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership partnered with ACHI Interim President and CEO Craig Wilson to examine private equity investment in health care for the May-June 2025 issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas.

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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.