In his latest column for the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson suggests ways that Arkansas could reduce risks and promote healthy outcomes in the birthing journey. Read More
Our 2023 Friends of ACHI Appreciation Event was both a night to honor partners and supporters and a celebration of our 25-year history of serving as a catalyst to improve the health of all Arkansans. Read More
New digital technologies can boost our individual health and well-being and make the healthcare system more accessible, personalized, efficient, and cost-effective. This has created fertile ground for health technology startups exploring innovative ways to address patient and consumer needs. Recently, we’ve seen a flurry of startup activity in the mental health and substance use treatment and recovery space. In this episode, host Craig Wilson speaks with Chris Thompson who founded the app Sober Sidekick in Northwest Arkansas to help people in substance use recovery build community, track their journey, and find support. Read More
ACHI President and CEO Dr. Thompson appeared Sunday as a guest on the news discussion program “Capitol View,” where he and host Roby Brock discussed several health-related items in the news. Read More
Arkansas has a higher percentage of children in rural areas enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program than any other state, a new analysis finds. Read More
Opioid Crisis in Arkansas The opioid overdose epidemic is a threat to public health and safety in Arkansas and the U.S. To address this crisis, evidence-based prevention, treatment, and harm reduction strategies need continued investment. For more insight on this issue, explore these related blog posts. More Opioid Crisis Blogs New Poll Highlights Impact of … Read more Read More
For the first time, Medicare will negotiate the prices of 10 of the costliest prescription drugs under a law aimed at making health care more affordable for Americans. Read More
Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they or someone in their family has been addicted to opioids, according to a new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Read More
Cybersecurity and the threat of hospital cyberattacks are growing concerns for rural Arkansas hospitals, according to a report that assesses current financial challenges. Read More
Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2023, is National Community Health Worker Awareness Week, an annual observance that celebrates and commemorates community health workers for their contributions to the healthcare system. Read More
