This issue brief describes federal and Arkansas parity laws, the extension of parity requirements under the Affordable Care Act, and issues concerning access and parity in Arkansas.
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Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic unquestionably affected everyone in some way, but the nature and extent of its health and economic impacts were far from equally felt. Even early in the pandemic, it became apparent minority populations were experiencing disparate outcomes that many immediately associated with persistent inequities rooted in social and economic injustice. Disparate outcomes among minority populations were later documented in peer-reviewed literature. As we discuss in this report, it is critical to assess Arkansas-specific data to avoid prolonged disparate health and economic effects from the pandemic. Even more important is the opportunity to use knowledge of these disparities to guide future efforts to address their root causes, which continue to impact communities across our state.
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Read MoreAct 1220 of 2003 made Arkansas the first state in the country to promote comprehensive measures to address the epidemic of childhood and adolescent obesity.
Read MoreThe AHCPII is designed to improve on the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) system by rewarding physicians, hospitals, and other providers that deliver high-quality care in an optimally efficient manner.
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