Arkansas 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 healthy choices and policies. 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 healthy choices and policies.
Our Priorities
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:
