The healthcare landscape in the U.S. is rapidly transforming. To explore how Arkansas keeps pace, ACHI brought together local, regional, and national leaders from across multiple industries to discuss the future of health care in our state.
At symposia in Little Rock on Oct. 25, 2023, and Fayetteville on Nov. 2, 2023, panelists highlighted emerging trends in health care, from workforce shortages to the rise of digital health and artificial intelligence. Both events also featured keynote presentations by futurist, trendcaster, and New York Times best-selling author Shawn DuBravac, PhD, who explored disruptive technological shifts in business, health care, finance, and culture.
Thank you to all who joined the discussions. For those unable to attend or who would like to revisit the engaging conversations from the symposia, recordings from both events are available below.
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On the Record: Media Perspectives on Health Care
Seasoned Arkansas journalists discuss emerging trends and current issues in health care for our state.
- Roby Brock, CEO, Talk Business & Politics
- Andrew DeMillo, Capitol correspondent, The Associated Press
- Gwen Moritz, contributing editor, Arkansas Business Publishing Group
- Tess Vrbin, reporter, Arkansas Advocate
Looking Ahead: Innovations & Opportunities
From tech advancements to access to care to healthcare finance, panelists examine future opportunities for Arkansas.
- Harold Betton, MD, chief operating officer, Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association board of directors
- Stuart Irby, senior vice president of health and life sciences, Stephens
- Richard Moss, PhD, MPA, dean of fine arts, humanities, and social sciences, University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
- Kevin Sexton, MD, president, BioVentures, LLC
Health Force 2050
Education, legislative, and workforce leaders discuss how we can address today’s healthcare labor challenges while simultaneously preparing for tomorrow.
- Kelsie George, MPP, health program policy specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
- Debbie Jones, EdD, superintendent, Bentonville Schools
- Cody Waits, sr. government engagement manager, Transfr, Inc.
Pushing Boundaries: The Way Forward in Arkansas Health
Panelists explore how tech, health care, entrepreneurship, and innovation can shape Arkansas’s future.
- Ryan Cork, executive director, Northwest Arkansas Council, Healthcare Transformation Division
- Sarah Goforth, executive director, Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, adjunct professor, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas
- Carol Silva Moralez, president and CEO, Upskill NWA
- Zak Morris, cofounder, Triton Studios
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ACHI 25th Anniversary
Futurescape: Defining the Future of Health Care
Futurist, trendcaster, and New York Times best-selling author Shawn DuBravac, PhD, explores disruptive technological shifts and how we can harness the power of data to provide more effective, personalized, and equitable.
25 Years of Inspiring Healthy Acts
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement is marking its 25th year as an independent, nonpartisan health policy center that serves as a catalyst to improve the health of all Arkansans. In this video, Arkansas health leaders share their thoughts on ACHI’s past, present, and future.