Health insurers in Arkansas are seeking average rate hikes of 7.9% for small group health plans and 26.2% for individual on- and off-market plans for the 2026 plan year. The latter would represent an unprecedented increase. Read More
Behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance abuse diagnoses, can be chronic and impact a patient’s well-being in many ways. When unmanaged or in severe cases, these conditions can become acute, resulting in an emergency department (ED) visit or requiring an inpatient stay. Read More
In a guest column for Talk Business & Politics, ACHI Interim President and CEO Craig Wilson discusses how the federal budget bill recently signed into law will impact healthcare coverage for Arkansans. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Developing a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure goes far beyond new bike paths and ideally allows residents to make active transportation part of their daily lives. In this episode of our Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Hale of Rogers-based Laneshift, a firm that specializes in bicycle and pedestrian planning and design. Read More
Both the House and Senate versions of budget legislation under consideration in Congress contain provisions that would considerably affect enrollment in Arkansas Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Read More
An advisory group that provides recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines has been in the news frequently following the dismissal of all its voting members in June. Read More
