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
This document is an examination of the economic impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Arkansas. The ACA will increase coverage through the expansion of Medicaid and the creation of a Health Insurance Exchange with subsidies. Read More
This issue brief describes study results showing that although there is an overall primary care physician shortage, much of it is mitigated by physician extenders–advanced practice nurses and physician assistants–who provide direct patient care often under the supervision of a physician. Read More
