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Advocates out to get ‘young invincibles’ familiar with health exchange
Young people who fall into a gap between their parents’ health insurance plans and coverage through employers need to get information on how the federal exchange now open in Arizona can protect them should they face major health problems, advocates said Monday.
Tougher laws, more clinics
Arizona abortion facilities increased slightly since 2010 despite restrictive laws
Despite a recent decline, there are more licensed abortion clinics in Arizona now than in 2010, when licensing requirements took effect and the Legislature passed tougher abortion restrictions.
Military bases furlough at least 2,000 due to federal shutdown
At least 2,000 employees at Arizona military bases were furloughed Tuesday due to the partial shutdown of the federal government.
$2.1M for Arizona insurance enrollment helpers
Four Arizona groups that work to promote health care are being awarded more than $2.1 million to help people buy health insurance in new federally run marketplaces that are set to open in October.
A 2013 resolution — eat healthy, avoid meat
Last year’s developments have certainly vindicated those of us who care about our health, our environment, and our treatment of animals.
New AHCCCS coverage gives cancer-stricken mom hope
My name is Laura Gargiulo and I am a 45 year-old single mom to Jack, my energetic 11year-old son. I have a bachelor of science in English and a master of education in secondary education and teach part time as an English adjunct professor at Phoenix College. Oh, and one more thing, I don’t have health insurance.
Maricopa County to pay $45M in hospital pay dispute
Maricopa County will pay $45 million to settle a legal dispute with three dozen hospitals and health-care providers over billing claims from emergency health care provided to low-income residents more than a decade ago.
Arizona to award licenses for pot dispensaries today
State officials on Tuesday will award nearly 100 dispensary licenses in what is a key implementation step for Arizona's voter-approved medical marijuana program.
Medical officials say don’t expand AZ marijuana law
Medical officials recommend that Arizona's top public health official deny proposals to expand the state's medical marijuana program, saying it didn't find convincing evidence that the drug helps people in certain cases.
High court upholds key part of Obama health law
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the vast majority of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul, including the hotly debated core requirement that virtually all Americans have health insurance.
Arizona hospice settles allegations of Medicare fraud
Federal authorities say an Arizona hospice has agreed to pay $3.7 million to resolve civil allegations that the company submitted false claims to Medicare.
Heat stroke legislation awaits action in House
A bill that would require that coaches, students and parents be educated about the dangers of heat stroke has passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House.
