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.

Golden Years: Rachel Bunch 

An aging Arkansas populace means increased demands on our healthcare system and the need for a workforce that can provide long-term care and support. In this episode of our Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Rachel Bunch, executive director of the Arkansas Health Care Association.

publications

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.

Blog Posts

Preventive health screenings and annual physicals can detect early signs of life-threatening illness, but too few men take these steps to protect their health.

Arkansas lawmakers are reviewing proposed rules that would create presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women and revamp and increase Medicaid reimbursement for obstetric services.

As temperatures rise with the approach of summer, a reminder of the risks of extreme heat to children is in order, particularly the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot vehicles.

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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.