This factsheet includes information on the UAMS Northwest Medical School, including the programs offered, the impact of the school in its area, how the school operates, and its administration. Read More
This factsheet covers information on the Arkansas Trauma Registry Dashboard and System, including information on the status of the program, the impact, the program’s funding and oversight, and how the program works. Read More
This in-depth document covers the history of Medicaid, eligibility, funding, services provided with Medicaid both required and optional, Medicaid waivers, population/budget impact, and a timeline from 1970 to 2013. Read More
This study is part of a series of case studies spotlighting practice transformation to the patient-centered medical home model, emphasizing how individual practices have approached innovation and implementation. Read More
This study is part of a series of case studies spotlighting practice transformation to the PCMH model, emphasizing how individual practices have approached innovation and implementation. Read More
The Health Care Independence Act of 20131 is a novel approach to improving health in Arkansas through meaningful transformation of the state’s healthcare system using federal Medicaid funding to pay private market premiums. Read More
This document discusses opportunities to enroll jail-involved individuals in the HCIP; connect those with coverage to primary care; and ensure continuity of care, which can improve this population’s health outcomes, reduce federal and state spending on uncompensated care, and improve recidivism rates. Read More
This issue brief provides background information on the Arkansas health care safety net and a sampling of experiences in this changing environment. Read More
Arkansas sought and was approved for a Section 1115 demonstration waiver to provide coverage to low-income individuals through a premium assistance model, otherwise known as the Health Care Independence Program. To date, 1115 demonstration waivers have offered the broadest form of waiver authority. However, in discussions preceding the enactment of the PPACA, some policymakers sought additional waiver authority under the new federal law. Section 1332 of the law provides this new waiver authority beyond Medicaid and offers states flexibility in implementing PPACA. Read More
APCDs are tools that may be used to increase healthcare transparency, better understand and address health care cost, quality, and utilization, and support state health system transformation efforts. Read More
