Arkansas has received federal approval to ban the purchase of certain sugary beverages and candy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits effective July 1, 2026. Read More
Preventive health screenings and annual physicals can detect early signs of life-threatening illness, but too few men take these steps to protect their health. Read More
Arkansas lawmakers are reviewing proposed rules that would create presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women and revamp and increase Medicaid reimbursement for obstetric services. Read More
In a piece published on the Milbank Memorial Fund’s blog, ACHI Interim President and CEO Craig Wilson and ACHI President Emeritus Dr. Joe Thompson reflect on the lessons learned from Arkansas’s experience with a Medicaid work requirement. Read More
While Arkansas has been working to expand students’ access to healthy school meals, the Trump administration’s push for federal spending cuts is creating uncertainty about the future of school meal programs. Read More
The data in this report provide a broader understanding of the state of hepatitis C infections in Arkansas and are intended to help guide future hepatitis prevention and treatment initiatives. Read More
The data in this report provide a broader understanding of the state of hepatitis B infections in Arkansas and are intended to help guide future hepatitis prevention and treatment initiatives. Read More
Researchers, policymakers, educators, and families are increasingly focused on the potential impact social media use may be having on young people, including any connection to rising suicide rates. Read More
The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership partnered with ACHI Interim President and CEO Craig Wilson to examine private equity investment in health care for the May-June 2025 issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. Read More
Amid a surge in congenital syphilis cases impacting newborns, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all pregnant women be screened early in their pregnancies for syphilis infection. Read More
