In an opinion piece for Talk Business and Politics, ACHI Health Policy Director Craig Wilson and President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson offer suggestions for Arkansas communities on possible uses for federal pandemic recovery funds provided under the American Rescue Plan.
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Arkansas is a largely rural state by any measure. Over the last decade, rural areas in Arkansas have experienced dramatic out-migration, particularly of younger populations. This trend is leaving rural areas with older populations facing high health-risk burdens, low median family income, limited provider capacity, and a deteriorating acute care safety net. This page serves to provide information about the rural health landscape in our state.
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