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Policy Analysis & Development

As a catalyst to improve health, we harness data and research to help identify, develop, and support policies that improve the health of Arkansans. Our team works closely with partners and stakeholders, often serving as a convener to support a broad array of policy initiatives that seek to improve population health, coverage and access to care, healthcare quality and payment improvement, and other emerging issues.

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Our Services

  • Policy research, analysis, reporting, and application
  • Health Initiative development, guidance, and assessment
  • Population-based program and health system stakeholder support
  • Emerging issues impact and assessment
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Explainers

Impact of Violent Crime on Health

This fact sheet explores national, state, and local violent-crime data, describes the...

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Initiatives

Arkansas Health Care Payment Improvement Initiative

The AHCPII is designed to improve on the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) system by ...

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Initiatives

ARHOME

In 2013, Arkansas opted to expand healthcare coverage to low-income adults earning be...

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The Experts

Joseph W. Thompson, MD, MPH

President & CEO

Craig Wilson, JD, MPA

Director, Health Policy

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