Ducey audit aims to reduce number of boards and commissions
Arizona has more than 200 boards and commissions whose duties range from licensing cosmetologists and dental examiners to promoting research on grain and iceberg lettuce, and Gov. Doug Ducey is looking to trim that number.
As doctors get paid not to work, lawmakers rally to fix medical licensing law
Public health officials say Arizona risks losing hundreds of doctors who are having trouble getting their licenses because of flaw in a law passed this year.
Arizona board to resume issuing doctor licenses
TUCSON ai??i?? The regulatory board for Arizona's doctors will resume issuing new physician licenses. Arizona Medical Board members made the decision during a special meeting Wednesday in Tucson.
Med Bd director quits following vote of no confidence
Multiple sources told our reporter today that Lloyd Vest, the executive director of both the Arizona Medical Bd and the state Regulatory Bd for Physician Assistants, resigned last night.
Bill aims to help visiting military get medical training in Arizona
Streamlining the state’s permitting processes and waiving fees for licensed military medical staff receiving hand-on training at Arizona hospitals would lead to better care for soldiers around the world, a state lawmaker said Wednesday.
Lawmaker: Alert licensing boards in suspect medical pot cases
A lawmaker wants to make it clear that state officials can notify licensing boards when medical professionals are suspected of improperly recommending marijuana for patients. Rep. Kimberly Yee, R-Phoenix, said... […]