Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPA Policy Analyst 501-526-2244 efmontgomery@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* In this installment in our series explaining key terms and phrases used by public health officials in discussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look at the term “herd immunity.” As COVID-19 cases continue to grow in the U.S., the … Read more Read More
Author Craig Wilson, JD, MPA Director, Health Policy 501-526-2244 cwilson@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* In an April 27 letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) urged more transparency regarding COVID-19 funding distribution to healthcare providers. The association asked the U.S. Department of … Read more Read More
Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPA Policy Analyst 501-526-2244 efmontgomery@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* Federal relief for healthcare providers hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic is reaching Arkansas just as elective medical procedures in the state resume. An April 3 Arkansas Department of Health directive halting elective procedures excluded small rural hospitals (with fewer than 60 … Read more Read More
Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPAPolicy Analyst501-526-2244efmontgomery@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* In this installment in our series explaining key terms and phrases used by public health officials in discussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we review the term “fomite.” Understanding how the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) spreads has been a priority of the public health … Read more Read More
Now Accepting Nominations for ACHI’s 2024 Dr. Tom Bruce Arkansas Health Impact Award Do you know someone who has made a positive and lasting impact on the health of Arkansans? We are currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Dr. Tom Bruce Arkansas Health Impact Award. The ACHI Health Policy Board honors individuals each year who … Read more Read More
Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPAPolicy Analyst501-526-2244efmontgomery@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* In this installment in our series explaining key terms and phrases used by public health officials in discussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we review the terms “molecular tests” and “serological tests.” A molecular test, in the context of COVID-19, is a type … Read more Read More
Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPAPolicy Analyst501-526-2244efmontgomery@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* In this installment in our series explaining key terms and phrases used by public health officials in discussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look at the term “convalescent plasma.” Discussions of COVID-19 treatment options have sometimes included references to convalescent plasma. According … Read more Read More
Author John LyonStrategic Communications Manager501-526-2244jlyon@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* ACHI’s Health Policy Board issued a statement today (April 23) directed at public and private employers across the state who are dealing with the challenges of doing business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement reads: “As Arkansans continue to navigate the uncharted waters … Read more Read More
Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPAPolicy Analyst501-526-2244efmontgomery@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* In this installment in our series explaining key terms and phrases used by public health officials in discussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look at the term “viral shedding.” “Viral shedding” is a term you may have heard used in reference to the … Read more Read More
Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPAPolicy Analyst501-526-2244efmontgomery@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* On April 13, the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) sent a letter to congressional leadership requesting additional relief for states responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. NAMD is a bi-partisan, nonprofit professional organization that represents Medicaid directors from across the U.S. In this blog … Read more Read More
