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Arkansas Center for Health Improvement is a nonpartisan, independent, health policy center that serves as a catalyst to improve the health of Arkansans.

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Our Food and Nutrition Director Tonya Johnson sat down for an interview on our coworker food pantry on the Wonks at Work podcast from @ACHI_Net! She talked about our program that helps employees with food for their families. Check it out! ow.ly/oFiw50WwQqK

Seek Up: Tonya Johnson - ACHI

Food insecurity — limited or uncertain access to food — is a significant challenge for our state, impacting nearly 1 in 5 Arkansans. That includes 1 in 4 children. However, not all Arkansas househo...

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"Support of doulas, enhanced reimbursement for services during the birthing journey, and presumptive Medicaid eligibility offer promise for improved access, less delay or disruption of care, and improved outcomes,” -ACHI's @J_Craig_Wilson arkansasonline.com/news/2025…

Gov. Sanders announces $45.3M annual investment in maternal health | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a $45.3 million annual investment to maternal health, pledging to reform the state’s Medicaid program by expanding coverage for pregnant women and increasing...

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In our newsletter: @SarahHuckabee announces plan to improve #MaternalHealth; a look at other health-related bills; maternal #BehavioralHealth events in the #BirthingJourney; ACHI names new research fellow; new resource aims to aid #diabetes research in AR. bit.ly/4hIbnrA
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To aid researchers studying the health and financial impacts of #diabetes, ACHI has created the Diabetes Analytic Data Mart, a new resource made possible by the Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative. achi.net/newsroom/new-databa…

New Resource Aims To Support Diabetes Research in Arkansas - ACHI

The Diabetes Analytic Data Mart is a new resource intended to aid researchers seeking to understand the health and financial impacts of diabetes.

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Arkansas Gov. @SarahHuckabee announced the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act today to improve maternal health outcomes. It includes presumptive Medicaid eligibility, increased reimbursements & more. Bill sponsored by Sen. Missy Irvin & @pilkingtonforar: arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPD…
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Gov. @SarahHuckabee said the state will also increase Medicaid reimbursements for deliveries, which could help stabilize rural labor and delivery units. ACHI's @J_Craig_Wilson highlighted the risks they face in a column for @RobyBrock: talkbusiness.net/2024/06/los…

Loss of labor and delivery services at rural hospitals raises risk for Arkansas moms - Talk...

After learning of the impending closure of the maternity ward at a rural hospital in his state, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden of Oregon introduced a bill last week that...

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In addition to doulas, the pathway for reimbursement proposed by Gov. @SarahHuckabee @ARSenMissyIrvin & @pilkingtonforar in SB213 includes community health workers to help support moms in rural or undeserved communities. Here's more on the work they do: achi.net/wp-content/uploads/…
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We're hiring! ACHI has openings for a business systems developer and a policy analyst. Get details and apply: bit.ly/4g2NqKg
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Gov. @SarahHuckabee and some legislators want to make school breakfasts free to all public school students. Free school meals can help reduce #FoodInsecurity, especially in #FoodDeserts. For more, see our food deserts explainer: bit.ly/40N8AGF arkansasonline.com/news/2025…
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Since 2017, the average monthly premium for marketplace health plans in Arkansas has been lower than in any of the surrounding states. See our infographic for more. #HealthcareCosts achi.net/publications/data-w…

Data Watch: Arkansas Individual Marketplace Health Insurance Premiums - ACHI

Our updated infographic on individual marketplace health insurance premiums shows that since 2017, Arkansas has had the lowest marketplace benchmark premium among the surrounding states.

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How long can you hold a plank? We've started a daily #planking challenge to gear up for the Blue & You Fitness Challenge, which kicks off March 1. #BYFC2025 @ArkBlueCross
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A legislative panel has advanced a bill to require AR public schools to ban cellphones for students from "bell to bell." For information on how social media use and excessive #ScreenTime impact #YouthMentalHealth, see our website: bit.ly/3tYGQCT arkansasonline.com/news/2025…

Social Media and Youth Mental Health - ACHI

Social Media and Youth Mental Health The emerging connection between social media, mental health, and adolescent development is complex. ACHI is committed to providing evidence-based resources to...

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#MaternalHealth is a major focus of the current AR legislative session. Last May, Dr. Maria Rodriguez-Alcala, director for health and wellness at @HeartlandFwd, joined #WonksAtWork to discuss the economic case for investing in maternal health. #arleg #arpx achi.net/wonksatwork/maria-r…

Now's the Time: Dr. Maria Rodriguez-Alcala - ACHI

Improving maternal health is at the forefront of policy conversations in Arkansas. We discuss a new report on the topic with Dr. Maria Rodrigues-Alcala on the Wonks at Work podcast.

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More than 1 in 5 adolescents in the U.S. had a diagnosed #MentalHealth or #BehavioralHealth condition in 2023. See more about the state of #YouthMentalHealth on our blog. achi.net/newsroom/survey-1-i…

Survey: 1 in 5 US Adolescents Had a Diagnosed Mental Health Condition in 2023 - ACHI

More than 1 in 5 adolescents in the U.S. had a current, diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition in 2023, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration.

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ACHI's @J_Craig_Wilson will be the featured guest speaker this Friday at @ftsmithchamber's First Friday Breakfast. Details on how to register are available here: bit.ly/3CAWc4z
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HB1316 would require health plans in Arkansas to provide coverage for lung cancer screenings. ACHI's @J_Craig_Wilson recently discussed challenges & new treatments for lung cancer with Dr. Matthew Steliga of @uamshealth on the Wonks at Work podcast: achi.net/wonksatwork/matthew…

The Air That I Breathe: Dr. Matthew Steliga - ACHI

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in Arkansas. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, Dr. Matthew Steliga examines the persistent public health threat posed by smoking...

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Arkansas House Bill 1316 can be viewed here: arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPD…
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Last week at the Arkansas State Capitol, AIM Executive Director Ashley Bearden Campbell hosted a legislative luncheon highlighting the importance of maternal health this session, as well as recognizing some of the legislative leaders on these critical issues.
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