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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 […]
Hospitals could be required to record the citizenship status of patients
Key Points: House approved bill would require hospitals to ask about patients’ immigration status The bill’s sponsor says its to collect data on the cost of health care for illegal […]
Arizona should support expanding access to anti-obesity medications
As a state representative, I fight to support our most vulnerable 65+ community. We have too many of our Medicare patients struggling with diseases that could be preventable if they […]
HB2027 helps meet need for more mental health professionals
Arizona bill HB2027 was introduced in January. It attempts to provide licensing in a more timely manner to behavioral analysts in Arizona. It aims to lessen unnecessary government overreach. Due […]
Pharmacists are ready — and needed — to do more
Too many Arizonans are waiting too long for basic health care. I’ve been practicing pharmacy in Casa Grande for over 20 years, and I see the strain on patients every […]
Lawmakers can enable pharmacists to fill health care gap
Arizona ranks 42nd in the country for access to health care services. Nearly two-thirds of the state (65%) is considered medically underserved, and large portions have no primary care physician […]
Beyond black and white: uniting Arizona to end homelessness
Arizona’s homelessness crisis is a damning indictment of systemic failure. As lawmakers bicker over ideology and piecemeal policies, the human and economic toll grows — and the looming threat of […]
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 […]
Department of Corrections claims additional oversight not necessary after two years of improvements
Facing a potential court-ordered takeover of prison health care, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry claims significant improvements to medical staffing and capacity and a continual increase in […]
The dangers disabled veterans face from unaccredited claims sharks
In the early 1900s, the commissioner of the Pension Bureau, the predecessor to the Department of Veterans Affairs, testified to Congress that a substantial portion of veteran’s benefits were awarded […]
Charting a science-based path in health care reform
By prioritizing evidence-based practices and systemic solutions, we can truly Make America Healthy Again — not just in name, but in practice.
Legislature should resist new health care mandates and embrace reforms
We encourage lawmakers to take a thoughtful look at all legislation that will directly impact the health care delivery system.
