The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently declined to recommend routine screening or the use of iron supplements for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Read More
In an interview with AFMC TV, ACHI Health Policy Director Craig Wilson discusses some of the factors that contribute to poor health outcomes for Arkansas mothers and infants. Read More
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Thursday that new negotiated prices for 10 of the most expensive prescription drugs will take effect next year. Read More
A new survey finds worsening rates of persistent sadness, protective sexual behaviors, and experiences of violence among U.S. teens, but also notes some positive trends. Read More
Healthcare providers and insurers face uncertainty about how to resolve payment disputes after a court ruling invalidated certain regulations implementing the No Surprises Act. Read More
Fayetteville-based public radio station KUAF interviews ACHI president and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson about our findings on maternal behavioral health in Arkansas. Read More
Arkansas had the third-highest infant mortality in the nation in 2022, with 7.67 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More
