As Arkansas officials prepare to apply for a share of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, they may wish to draw on several data resources maintained by ACHI. Read More
The 2025 federal budget law includes the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion investment in rural health care. This explainer details how the funds will be distributed and discusses potential ways Arkansas could use its share. Read More
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is one of the most effective types of birth control available. This review examines LARC utilization trends, barriers to and facilitators of LARC use, and state-based strategies that have expanded access to these devices. Read More
Roadway travel remains one of the riskiest daily activities, both in Arkansas and nationwide. ACHI’s latest infographic highlights roadway fatality data from 2016 through 2023 to understand trends and help identify opportunities for improvement. Read More
Healthcare professionals and policy experts recently came together at the National Academy for State Health Policy’s annual conference to discuss public health challenges and efforts to address them through state policy. Read More
An issue brief by the Milbank Memorial Fund and the National Academy for State Health Policy highlights several Arkansas initiatives as examples of policy options states can use to strengthen access to high-quality primary care. Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released guidance expanding eligibility for Affordable Care Act catastrophic health insurance plans. Read More
This explainer looks at health savings accounts — how they work, their advantages and disadvantages, and how the rules governing them will change under the 2025 federal budget law. Read More
The dispute resolution process established by the No Surprises Act has resulted in billions of dollars in spending on administrative costs and payments for services, according to a new study. Read More
On Friday, August 22, a federal judge temporarily blocked implementation of key provisions of a Trump administration rule that would impact enrollment and consumer costs in Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplaces. Read More
