Joseph W. Thompson, MD, MPH

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.