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Arkansas Department of Health (ADI)A state agency that administers many health-related programs.
Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) A state agency that administers many humans services programs, some of which involve healthcare.
Arkansas Drug Director’s OfficeThe lead state agency in the fight against the opioid crisis and substance use disorder.
Arkansas General Assembly Our state’s combined 135-member legislative body.
Arkansas Governor’s Office Our state’s chief executive.
Arkansas House of Representatives The 100-member lower branch of the Arkansas General Assembly.
Arkansas Insurance Department (AID).The state agency that oversees and regulates insurance companies and health plans.
Arkansas Senate The 35-member upper branch of the Arkansas General Assembly.

Arkansas Municipal LeagueA nongovernmental agency that advocates and serves as an informational resource and sharing hub for local city governments in Arkansas.
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of ArkansasOrganizations that work to improve the business climate in Arkansas overall and in its communities.
Association of Arkansas CountiesA nongovernmental agency that advocates and serves as an informational resource and sharing hub for county governments in Arkansas.

Arkansas’s Big Health Problems and How We Plan to Solve Them – A report from the Arkansas Department of Health.
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement – An independent agency that works as a catalyst for improving the health of Arkansans.
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) – An Arkansas nonprofit that works to improve overall health and consumers’ experience of care, while reducing healthcare costs.
The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance – A nonprofit organization (representing more than 400 hunger-relief groups) that works to increase access to food for those in need, educate Arkansans about healthy food choices and raise awareness of food insecurity in Arkansas.
Healthy People 2020: Arkansas’s Chronic Disease Framework for Action – A report by the Arkansas Department of Health.
Geographical Health Disparities in Arkansas – A report by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
Together Arkansas – A partnership of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, AFMC and Arkansas Blue Cross that helps Arkansas employers deal effectively with substance use issues in the workplace.
U.S. News & World Report – Arkansas ranking – An assessment of factors that affect the health and quality of life of Arkansans

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – The lead federal agency – part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) – charged with improving the safety and quality of America’s healthcare system.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) – A national public health institute within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) that serves as the federal “voice” on many health topics.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – The federal agency that administers the Medicare program and (in partnership with states) administers Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and health insurance portability standards.
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) – A Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) division that collects and publishes various health-related statistics.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) – The federal department that administers many federally funded health and human services programs and is the parent agency of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

Choosing Wisely® – An initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation that promotes national dialogue on healthcare effectiveness.
The Commonwealth Fund – A private foundation that supports independent research on healthcare issues and makes grants to improve healthcare practice and policy.
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps – A collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute that gives county-level insights on a wide range of factors impacting health.
Dartmouth Atlas of Health – A resource on glaring variations in how medical resources are distributed and used in the United States.
The Economics of Healthcare – A primer on healthcare economics from Harvard University.
Health of America^SM – An initiative of the national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association that highlights trends in healthcare.
National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) – A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transforming healthcare through evidence and collaboration.