This brief focuses on the potential benefits of increased health care transparency, the status of information on the health care system in Arkansas, and initiatives that are creating opportunity and driving the need for a more transparent health care environment.
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This analysis examines the pre- and post-surgical medical costs among program participants in order to assess the short-term financial effects of bariatric surgery. Read More
This issue brief will explore the state’s progress toward addressing health workforce shortages, the emergence of plans for two osteopathic medical schools in Arkansas, the education and training requirements for the doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), and the status of clinical training positions for physicians in the state. Read More
This issue brief focuses on the history of the formation of the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace (AHIM), its board of directors (board), board actions, and the anticipated direction of the AHIM. Read More
The research brief provides a general overview of the GDL provisions, a description of the data and methods used for the evaluation, and a summary of the results.
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Healthcare costs around the country are spiraling out of control. At the same time, these high costs are not leading directly to overall improved health. Read More
This issue brief focuses on the purpose and structure of marketplaces generally and provides specific information about the Arkansas marketplace. Read More
Vaccines have been very successful in preventing disease in the United States. Diseases that used to kill thousands, like polio, whooping cough, and measles, almost don’t exist now. Read More
Download How serious can whooping cough be? Contact ACHI Communications501-526-2244jlyon@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* CAPTCHA Whooping cough can make anyone sick, but there are certain groups who … Read more Read More
