Health insurance carriers in Arkansas are proposing average rate hikes of 4.2% for individual market plans and 9.6% for small group plans for the 2025 plan year. ACHI Policy Analyst Katrina Bishop has more on our blog. #HealthcareCosts
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Public Policy Offices
Little Rock, AR 1,788 followers
ACHI is a nonpartisan, independent, health policy center that serves as a catalyst to improve the health of Arkansans.
About us
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) operates in the intersection between research and policy. Our mission is to be a catalyst for improving the health of Arkansans through evidence-based research, public issue advocacy, and collaborative program development. Since our inception in 1998, ACHI has become widely recognized as a trusted advisor, providing critical data, analyses, and strategies that drive decisions and shape public policy surrounding the health and productivity of Arkansans. Our work is focused on population health policy and health system transformation initiatives that improve quality, value and access.
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http://achi.net
External link for Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Little Rock, AR
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Development of evidence-based health policy solutions, Population health issue advocacy, Collaborative program development, and Informing health policy dialogue
Locations
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Primary
1401 W. Capitol Avenue
Suite 300
Little Rock, AR 72201, US
Employees at Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
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Brian Rainey
Developer at Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
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Nichole Stanley
Interim Director of Analytics at ACHI
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Johanna Parsons
Administrative Coordinator at Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
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Joshua Lane Cook
Critical listener, strategic thinker & communications professional.
Updates
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Just five days remain to apply for the #DeltaInnovatorSearch, which is seeking new ideas that could transform the #Delta's economy and contribute to better health outcomes for Delta residents. Get more info and apply: bit.ly/3VO1hxt
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The weather can impact your health in many different ways. In the latest episode of #WonksAtWork, KARK 4 Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian joins host Craig Wilson to discuss the hot, humid days of summer in Arkansas. #arwx
The Heat Is On: Todd Yakoubian - ACHI
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Some health systems are dropping #MedicareAdvantage plans over complaints such as excessive denials of care and slow payments. For more on this topic, see ACHI Health Policy Director Craig Wilson's guest column for Talk Business & Politics: bit.ly/3zNo9V1
15 health systems dropping Medicare Advantage plans | 2024
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Do you have an idea that could help improve the economy and health of the #Delta region? The #DeltaInnovatorSearch is offering cash prizes and other supports. Learn more at: bit.ly/3VO1hxt
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We were saddened to learn of the death of Don Hollingsworth, a lifelong advocate for public health and justice in Arkansas. His work, including his service on ACHI’s Health Policy Board, made a significant impact on countless people and organizations. He leaves a proud legacy for those who follow in his footsteps. Don's obituary: https://lnkd.in/gqnXM_gd
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A new report by The Commonwealth Fund that ranks states for women’s health and reproductive care gives Arkansas an overall ranking of 47th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. We dig into the details of the report on our blog. #MaternalHealth #BirthingJourney
Arkansas Ranked Near Bottom of States in Maternal Health Scorecard - ACHI
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Severe maternal morbidity events occur much more frequently than maternal deaths despite receiving less public attention. An ACHI analysis found that SMM events were most common in the Northeast followed by Southeast regions of the state. For more insight into severe maternal morbidity in Arkansas, access our latest analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gcFBRNVn
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In the latest ACHI Weekly Roundup newsletter: —A look at factors contributing to Arkansas’s poor #MentalHealth outcomes and policy options for addressing them. —KARK 4 News Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian on this hot summer. —#DeltaInnovatorSearch seeks applicants with ideas for improving health, economy in the #Delta. —ACHI offers fellowship in health services and policy research. —ACHI’s Michelle Kitchens receives Emerging Leader Award from the Arkansas Society of Association Executives.
How our state can address its maternal health crisis; surviving the heat of an AR summer
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Michelle Kitchens, our director of governmental affairs and community outreach, received the Arkansas Society of Association Executives' Emerging Leader Award at the society's annual convention this week in Jonesboro. Congratulations, Michelle!