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
Maldistribution of physicians is a major issue as both specialists and primary care physicians tend to be clustered around urban areas and indications are that many portions of the state lack capacity to absorb additional primary care demand. Read More
Arkansas Health Care Workforce: A Guide for Policy Action, provides a vital resource for guiding the Arkansas Health System Improvement Initiative. Read More
