Survival from sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting is highly dependent on how quickly cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation occur. This explainer provides an overview of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), reviews federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to AED acquisition and placement, and identifies healthcare settings where current Arkansas requirements do not reach.
This updated infographic details Arkansas roadway fatality data from 2016 through 2024, examining notable trends, demographics of the people who died, and the role of failure to use restraints or wear a helmet.
Our interactive dashboard, updated to include 2024 data, examines where roadway fatalities happen in Arkansas as well as trends, associated demographics, and the use of safety equipment.
The federal No Surprises Act created an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process for resolving payment disputes between insurers and out-of-network healthcare providers — a process that often results in payments to providers that are substantially higher than insurers’ in-network rates. This interactive dashboard displays data on federal IDR determinations involving Arkansas providers in 2025.
Mental health issues remain key health challenges among adolescents in Arkansas, based on newly released data. This updated infographic offers an overview of the evolving patterns in risky behaviors and other health-related experiences among public high school seniors in Arkansas.
