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Humble seeking medical marijuana clarity from feds
The Arizona Department of Health Services is looking for a little more clarification from the federal government following a warning that the state’s medical marijuana program is not a shield from federal law, but Director Will Humble said the state has no plans to halt the implementation of the program.
Regents ask Brewer to veto bill taking away their authority over university hospital
University regents are asking Gov. Jan Brewer to reject a proposal that aims to wrestle away their direct authority over the University Medical Center in Tucson.
House bill would restore Medicaid funding for hospice treatment
Restoring hospice care to Medicaid-covered services in Arizona would provide better and more cost-effective care for dying patients, a lawmaker said.
Pinal turns down tribal pot request
Pinal County supervisors are rejecting a call by Gila River Indian Community officials not to locate pot dispensaries within a mile of their borders because the tribe doesn't recognize medical marijuana.
Arizona hospitals release financing proposal
The Arizona Hospitals and Healthcare Association is releasing some details of its financing proposal, that it says could help avoid a big cut in Medicaid enrollment due to the state's budget shortfall.
Arizona hospital loses Catholic status over surgery
We should know Tuesday whether the Phoenix Catholic Diocese ends its relationship with a Phoenix hospital ordered to comply with church teachings or else lose its Catholic status.
Hospital chain bracing for Medicaid cuts
Banner Health is threatening to withhold pay raises next year because of state cuts to the Medicaid medical program for the poor.
Mental health assistance at any hour
When the economy took a nosedive, budgets for mental health care were slashed and the number of individuals feeling stressed rose, fostering the need to fill a gap in services between crisis care and out-patient services.
