Arkanasas 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.

Status Quo Is Not the Future State of Health

To establish a clear direction toward a healthier future, we convert data into knowledge and insight to inform health choices and influential policy. For more than 25 years, ACHI has been a leader in the Arkansas health landscape – convening stakeholders, advancing evidence-based policy recommendations, and contributing to significant efforts to improve the health of all Arkansans. 

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

ACHI’s MISSION is to be a catalyst for improving the health of Arkansans through evidence-based research, public issue advocacy, and collaborative program development.

Vision

ACHI’s VISION is to be a trusted health policy leader committed to innovations that improve the health of Arkansans.

Values

ACHI’s VALUES are trust, innovation, initiative, and commitment. These are the fundamental principles that guide the center’s collective and individual decisions, strategies, and actions to improve the health of Arkansans.

TO ESTABLISH A CLEAR DIRECTION TOWARD A HEALTHIER FUTURE, WE CONVERT DATA INTO KNOWLEGE AND INSIGHT TO INFORM HEALTH CHOICES AND INFLUENCE POLICY.

Our Priorities

Healthy Systems

Culturally informed solutions and accessible care are essential for health. By adapting approaches to payment and delivery, we inform new models to improve care and increase coverage. We also look ahead to predict and prevent barriers to effective and sustainable health ecosystems. 

Healthy Communities

A balance of quality care, fair practices, and affordable methods is essential for health. We identify opportunities, design solutions, and help reform infrastructure to address the needs of target populations and improve community health and well-being.

Healthy Choices

Understanding the relationships between lifestyles, decisions, and outcomes is essential for health. We present opportunities and promote education to reshape individual or institutional habits and address systemic barriers to health. 

A History of Inspiring Healthy Acts

We utilize our resources, robust data assets, and analytic capability to focus on converting data into actionable information for everyday decision-makers to achieve positive health outcomes. During the past quarter-century, ACHI has emerged as a nationally recognized policy-setting organization that has benefited Arkansas and has become a model for other states across the nation. 

With the help of our dedicated staff, stakeholders, and partners, ACHI has been able to lead and support many impactful health policy achievements in our state: