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John Lyon
@johnlyon09
Little Rock, ARJoined October 2009
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In our newsletter: #COVID19 emergencies to end May 11; AR policies on infant, toddler health; urges early intervention on #ChildhoodObesity; on maternal mortality in AR; the #opioid crisis and peer recovery specialists; & more. bit.ly/3Y3X2ME
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In the latest episode of our podcast, #WonksAtWork, host welcomes ACHI Peer Support Coordinator Lester Cupp, who discusses the #opioid epidemic in Arkansas and how peer recovery specialists can support people in recovery. achi.net/wonksatwork
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Arkansas must pass authorizing legislation before hospitals in the state can seek to be designated (and funded) as rural emergency hospitals. We listed 10 things to know about the new designation on our blog: bit.ly/3bUi0ug
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A new report from looks at whether states have implemented certain evidence-based policies to promote infant and toddler health and finds that Arkansas has implemented some but not all of the policies it recommends. More on our blog: bit.ly/3Xfy38d
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Children with #obesity should receive intensive treatment as early as possible, including medication and surgery if warranted, according to new guidance from . ACHI Policy Analyst breaks down what's in the guidance on our blog. bit.ly/3jrAOVV
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“We are seeing … the growth of the population in Northwest Arkansas outpacing the available healthcare resources.” -ACHI President and CEO
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Violence against healthcare workers is a growing problem across the country. Our explainer looks at ways to make healthcare workplaces safer: bit.ly/3RwQq5T
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Winter weather is making travel hazardous across parts of our state, especially off main roads. If you must get out, please check idrivearkansas.com for road conditions in your area. Otherwise, stay home and stay warm.
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Our analysis found that in 2019, more than 20% of the $1.1 billion spent on Northwest Arkansas Medicare enrollees' health care went to services outside the region.
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Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, but their are policy options that could make a difference, ACHI President and CEO tells .
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In our newsletter: Much of spending on NWA residents’ health care leaves region; AR has highest maternal mortality rate; on the state of the state in health care; an interview w/Marian Green of Aspiring for Community Transformations; & more. bit.ly/3j6qySV
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An analysis shows that more than 1 in 5 dollars spent on Northwest Arkansas Medicare enrollees’ health care in 2019 was for services provided outside the region, suggesting NWA's population growth is outpacing healthcare resources. #NWArkNews bit.ly/4099YCo
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“Our findings suggest that the demand for services in Northwest Arkansas was already straining the capacity of the existing healthcare infrastructure even before the disruptions of the #COVID19 pandemic.” -ACHI President and CEO
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"I don't foresee a drastic change [on medical debt] in the next 10 years, so figuring out some protections in the short term is going to be the most feasible path." -ACHI Health Policy Director
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In the latest #WonksAtWork, welcomes Marian Green, executive director of Aspiring for Community Transformations, a nonprofit working to improve healthcare access in rural AR w/a focus on the intersection of #MentalHealth & law enforcement. achi.net/wonksatwork
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ACHI Health Policy Director spoke today to Arkansas about the implications nationally and in Arkansas of medical debt, a topic he also discussed in a column for : bit.ly/3LRcc1V
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In recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement said Monday it is seeking to raise awareness of Arkansas’ ranking as the least healthy state for moms.
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ACHI President and CEO and other health experts discuss various aspects of the healthcare landscape in a story by that provides an overview of the state of the state in health care.
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In our newsletter: A look back at 2022 in health care; on #FoodDeserts; child vaccination rate declines; an interview with Marian Green of the nonprofit Aspiring for Community Transformations; addressing the #opioid epidemic in AR; and more.
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Many Arkansans have limited access to healthy, affordable foods. In his latest column for the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, ACHI President and CEO discusses the prevalence of #FoodDeserts in Arkansas and ways to address the problem.
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In the latest #WonksAtWork episode, host talks with Marian Green, executive director of Aspiring for Community Transformations, about the nonprofit's work to deploy mental health resources in rural parts of Arkansas. achi.net/wonksatwork
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When mass shootings are in the news, it can be difficult for parents to know what to say to their children. I have some suggestions.
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Today is #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay. Unfortunately, Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the US. With a new administration & Legislature, the time is ripe for a concerted effort to improve maternal health in AR. #arleg #arpx bit.ly/3D4CdZ6
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ACHI President and CEO talks to Axios NW Arkansas about the declining child vaccination rate for measles and other diseases.
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“We’ve got to focus on the treatment and recovery from substance use disorder so that we actually deal with the root problem, not just find a way to help people manage the problem going forward." -ACHI President and CEO
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ACHI Health Policy Director looks back at notable developments in the healthcare landscape over the past year—and identifies some things to watch for in 2023—in his latest column for .
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In our newsletter: ACHI launches regionally focused web resource; FDA eyes over-the-counter #naloxone; a look at #HIV in Arkansas; #ACA enrollment deadline is Sunday; an interview w/Dr. Mark Jansen of ; & more. bit.ly/3XpXxQv
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“The SNAP asset limit serves to keep families in poverty by creating a disincentive to save money.” -ACHI President and CEO
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Provisions to protect #breastfeeding and pregnant workers, extend pandemic-era Medicare #telehealth flexibilities, and improve access to substance abuse treatment are among the health-related items in the recently passed federal budget act.
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Arkansas will mark a historic milestone today with the inauguration of its first female governor. We at ACHI look forward to working with 's administration in the coming years to improve the health of all Arkansans. twitter.com/SarahHuckabee/
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As the Jan. 15 open enrollment deadline draws near, Arkansans are encouraged review their coverage options in the #ACA's Health Insurance Marketplace. See more on our blog: bit.ly/3WWJa6A
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“The good news is that more of us have built up antibodies or through vaccines, have antibodies against #COVID19. With each new mutation though, there is a chance that we’re going to have a more deadly or more resistant virus emerge." -ACHI President and CEO twitter.com/KNWAFOX24/stat
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The FDA has said a preliminary review indicates some naloxone products might be safe for over-the-counter use. Our policy team looks at how expanded access to the overdose-reversal drug could help combat the #opioidcrisis in AR. Visit our blog:
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More than half of states including our neighbors, Oklahoma and Louisiana, have eliminated the asset limit for food stamps. Our board issued this call to action for Arkansas to do the same. #arleg #arnews #arpx twitter.com/ACHI_Net/statu
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As the legislative session begins, we at ACHI look forward to working with the General Assembly to promote the health and well-being of all Arkansans. twitter.com/ArkansasHouse/
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