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Don’t let biomarker testing law be a missed opportunity for mental health care
I am what you might call a first responder in mental health — a psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Gilbert, providing care to patients of all ages through a virtual […]
2nd lawsuit filed against AHCCCS over autism therapy contract dispute
Key Points: Parents of 11 children filed a class action lawsuit against the state’s Medicaid agency The complaint accuses the agency of unlawfully approving changes to provider networks The dispute […]
Arizona agencies request millions to fill the gaps left by federal funding cuts
Key Points: State agencies have submitted their budget requests for fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026 Agencies request millions from Arizona’s general fund to address Medicaid and SNAP […]
Paul Petersen – a case of political expediency over justice
It’s been almost five years since Paul Petersen, the former Maricopa County assessor, was sentenced and imprisoned by the federal government for violating a federal compact. Now that Petersen concludes […]
Medicaid cuts would severely impact Arizona’s mental health system
For decades, Medicaid has been a cornerstone of Arizona’s health care infrastructure, providing coverage to 1.9 million residents, including low-income families, children, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Arizona’s Medicaid program […]
Preserving health care in Arizona
By a one vote margin (215-214), on May 22, the MAGA Republicans in Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill that delivers to President Trump his most cherished prize: tax cuts […]
Hobbs, hospital officials oppose proposed Medicaid cuts by Congress
Key Points: 25% of Medicaid recipients in Arizona could lose coverage Rural areas would be hard hit State favors work requirement with exceptions Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs brought nearly a […]
Cuts to AHCCCS threaten Arizona’s health, economy and vulnerable families
In Arizona, Medicaid — known as AHCCCS — is not just a budget line item. It’s a lifeline for 2 million people, including one in three children. This program is […]
AHCCCS and DHS directors resign
The directors of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and the Arizona Department of Health Services resigned Thursday “after it became clear to the Governor’s Office that the Senate […]
An open letter to Congressman Ciscomani
Dear Congressman Juan Ciscomani: I am Clinton Kuntz, CEO of El Rio Health, a vital community health center in Tucson and your constituent. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with […]
In Their Words: Carl Kunasek
Carl Kunasek left a large mark on Arizona as a Republican member of the Arizona State House of Representatives from 1973-1982, the Arizona Senate from 1983-1988, and the Arizona Corporation […]
Battle royale over childhood disabilities programs continues
Gov. Katie Hobbs lashed out Feb. 26 at Republican lawmakers, accusing them of using families with children with developmental disabilities as “pawns” in the fight over the budget. “Their negligence […]
