In an executive order, President Donald Trump has laid out a plan to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. to levels paid by other developed countries. Read More
A Newsweek story looking at the potential impacts of Medicaid cuts on rural hospitals includes comments from ACHI Interim President and CEO Craig Wilson. Read More
A new report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform assessing the state of maternal health care in the nation’s rural communities reveals persistent challenges, including in Arkansas. Read More
The Arkansas General Assembly approved several bills during the 2025 legislative session that call for Arkansas to join interstate licensure compacts. Read More
This research brief examines associations between maternal sociodemographic, health, and healthcare factors and Arkansas first-time mothers who had C-sections for low-risk deliveries. Read More
A new survey by researchers at the University of South Florida finds social media use and other online experiences are associated with negative mental health outcomes for young people, but smartphone ownership alone is not. Read More
A bill that aims to ensure services provided at Arkansas crisis stabilization units are covered by insurance plans was among the measures signed into law during the 2025 legislative session. Read More
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended that primary care providers offer interventions or referrals to support breastfeeding. Read More
