Arkansas Department of Health

Location

Little Rock, AR
United States

Arkansas State Flex Program

What is one Core Competency your state Flex Program is working on developing through Flex activities?

Selected Core Competency: Building and Sustaining Partnerships

The Flex team has built a strong working relationship with the Arkansas Hospital Association (AFMC). AFMC is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote excellence in health and health care through education and evaluation. The program also has a strong working relationship with the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC).  

What is one activity your state is funding through SHIP?

The Arkansas SHIP Program continues to help participating SHIP hospitals with ICD-11 software and training. The Arkansas SHIP program assists hospitals in training their staff on ICD codes and updates. 

Type of OrganizationState Government
Staffing (FTE)2
Number of CAHs28

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Organization Contacts

Akoya Nickson

Flex Coordinator, SHIP Coordinator, Arkansas
akoya.nickson@arkansas.gov

Akoya has served as the Arkansas Flex and SHIP Coordinator since 2024.

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Sarah Berg

Quality Improvement Coordinator, Arkansas
sarah.a.berg@arkansas.gov
(501) 371-8049

Sarah has served with the Arkansas Flex Program since 2023.

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