Arkansas Center for Health Improvement Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 9, 2024 - 15:45 GMT

Court Strikes Down Rules on Healthcare Billing Dispute Resolution

Healthcare providers and insurers in Arkansas and nationwide face uncertainty about how to resolve payment disputes after a federal appeals court affirmed a lower court’s decision to invalidate certain regulations implementing the No Surprises Act. Enacted …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 15:31 GMT

ACHI President Discusses Lack of Follow-Up Care for Postpartum Mothers After Behavioral Health Events

Most postpartum mothers in Northwest Arkansas — and statewide — who experience an acute mental health or other behavioral health event requiring an emergency room visit or inpatient stay do not have a follow-up outpatient visit, an ACHI analysis finds. In …

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Published on July 30, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

Understanding Heat Risk

The warm-season months — May through September — of 2023 were the hottest ever recorded in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which also reports that heat-related emergency room visits nationally hit a six …

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Published on July 30, 2024 - 04:32 GMT

ACHI President Discusses Maternal Health on ‘Arkansas Week’

ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson appeared on the July 26 episode of Arkansas PBS’ “Arkansas Week” with host Dawn Scott to discuss Arkansas’s maternal mortality crisis and ongoing efforts to analyze and address the issue. Maternal and infant health …

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Published on July 30, 2024 - 04:32 GMT

Marketplace Health Insurance Premium Costs to Arkansas Consumers Could Jump 84% if Enhanced Subsidies Expire

A new KFF analysis finds that health insurance premium payments for Arkansans buying coverage through the health insurance marketplace could increase by an average of 84% — or $828 in annual payments, an increase from $984 to $1,812 — if Congress allows …

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Published on July 26, 2024 - 02:06 GMT

Arkansas Insurers File Proposed Rate Increases for 2025

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. Insurers file proposed rate adjustments each year in response to market trends, healthcare …

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Published on July 23, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Arkansas Ranked Near Bottom of States in Maternal Health Scorecard

A new report that ranks states for women’s health and reproductive care places Arkansas near the bottom. The Commonwealth Fund’s 2024 State Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care gives Arkansas an overall ranking of 47th among the 50 states and …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 23:22 GMT

Maternal Health in Arkansas: Major Contributors to the State’s Poor Outcomes

Solving Arkansas’s maternal health crisis requires clear information about the many points of risk Arkansas moms face along the birthing journey. In his latest column for the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson discusses …

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Published on July 9, 2024 - 20:58 GMT

How To Keep Cool in a Power Outage

It’s easy to take an air-conditioned home for granted when the power is working, but when you lose electricity during a heat wave, your home can change from a refuge to a danger zone. The following tips can help you avoid heat-related illnesses during a …

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Published on July 3, 2024 - 17:57 GMT

Tips for Preventing Fireworks Injuries, Fires

When it comes to fireworks, the safest approach is to leave them to professionals. Many communities across Arkansas are planning professional displays in celebration of the Fourth of July, and those are your best bet for enjoying some patriotic …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 19:06 GMT

U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

On Tuesday, June 25, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis. The advisory, issued as the recent mass shooting in Fordyce, Ark., heightens awareness of gun violence, emphasizes the pervasive …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 18:40 GMT

Loss of Labor and Delivery Services at Rural Hospitals Raises Risk for Arkansas Moms

Hospitals in rural Arkansas are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain labor and delivery services, ACHI Health Policy Director Craig Wilson writes in an opinion piece published Thursday, June 27, by Talk Business & Politics. Wilson identifies …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 16:55 GMT

Fireworks Injured 9,700 in US Last Year

The report also finds that eight fireworks-related deaths were reported in 2023. Five were associated with misuse of fireworks, two were associated with device misfires or malfunctions, and one involved unknown circumstances. The American Academy of …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 18:20 GMT

Task Force Recommends Comprehensive, Intensive Behavioral Interventions to Address Childhood Obesity

Healthcare providers should refer children 6 or older who are obese to comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions, according to a recommendation released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Tuesday, June 18. Obesity in children …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 07:51 GMT

Proposed Federal Rule Would Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports

Arkansans may soon have medical debt information eliminated from their credit reports under a proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued Tuesday, June 11. The CFPB’s action follows a 2022 report which found that about 20% of …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 07:51 GMT

Report Ranks Arkansas 45th for Health, Well-Being of Older Adults

Arkansas continues to be among the worst-ranked states for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation (49th), motor vehicle deaths (49th), physical inactivity (48th), and tooth extractions (48th) among older adults. Notably, Arkansas’s …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 19:27 GMT

ACHI Study: Many Teen Moms Give Birth Again Soon After

In a story published online Sunday, June 2, Talk Business & Politics reports on our analyses of teen births and teen birth spacing in Arkansas and discusses the findings with ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson. The analyses are part of our …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 17:02 GMT

Doulas: Part of the Solution to Maternal Health Disparities in Arkansas

As state agencies, hospitals, community groups, and other organizations across Arkansas work to address the state’s maternal health crisis, a key focus of these efforts is expanding support for mothers throughout the birthing journey. To improve maternal …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 16:17 GMT

ACHI President Discusses New Prescription Weight-Loss Medications

A new class of prescription weight-loss medication is transforming the U.S. healthcare system. In his column for the May-June 2024 issue of the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson discusses how drugs such as Ozempic and …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 21:07 GMT

Commercial Insurers’ Payments to Hospitals Closer to Medicare Rates in Arkansas Than in Any Other State

Commercial insurers’ payments to hospitals in 2022 were closer to Medicare’s payment rates in Arkansas than in any other state, according to a new research report by the RAND Corporation. Commercial Insurance Payments vs. Medicare The report examines …

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