Arkansas consistently ranks among U.S. states with the highest percentage of seniors facing a threat of hunger. Food insecurity occurs when seniors have limited access to adequate food due to a lack of financial resources and other limitations. Read More
ACHI Director of Information Systems Architecture Kenley Money discusses the importance of data governance in an interview with HealthTech Magazine. Read More
The National Academy for State Health Policy has updated its Hospital Cost Tool, which provides a window into the rising costs that are stressing hospitals in Arkansas and across the nation. Read More
The latest installment of an annual ranking of U.S. counties by health factors and health outcomes finds that disparities persist between urban and rural parts of Arkansas. Read More
There are several types of supplemental (i.e., separate from and in addition to direct payment for services) Medicaid payment; this updated explainer discusses upper payment limit (UPL) payments. Read More
In his latest column for the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson discusses health care-related provisions in Congress’ latest omnibus spending package. Read More
This infographic shows the average annual premiums for individuals with employer-sponsored health plans in Arkansas and surrounding states. Premiums are shown for two size categories: fewer than 50 employees (small firms) and 50 or more employees (medium-to-large firms). Read More
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration recently published proposed rules that would reverse some telemedicine prescribing flexibilities offered during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read More
Suicidal thoughts and poor mental health are at high levels among female U.S. high school students, a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. Read More
