Sign In
Free Newsletter
Ducey releases $60M in fed funds to hospitals
Gov. Doug Ducey is offering up to $60 million in federal cash to hospitals to help with staffing -- but only if they start promoting and treating some patients with early indications of Covid with monoclonal antibodies.
Banner could begin restricting capacity as Covid surges
A top doctor at the state's largest hospital network said the facilities could begin to impose capacity restrictions at the rate Covid is multiplying in Arizona.
Hoffman calls for 2-weeks of remote learning
The state's top school official wants Gov. Doug Ducey to keep schools closed to in-person learning for two weeks following the explosion of COVID-19 cases in the state.
Arizona average of new COVID cases doubles in past 2 weeks
Arizona on Tuesday reported over 4,000 new COVID-19 cases for the fourth time within six days. The current surge in the coronavirus outbreak saw the state’s seven-day rolling average of... […]
4 mayors want statewide mask mandate, but don’t enforce their own
With a new spike in COVID-19 cases, the Democratic mayors of four cities renewed their demand Friday that Gov. Doug Ducey impose a statewide mask mandate even though they concede that their police are not enforcing their own local orders.
Freeing CRNAs from doctor supervision good for patients, hospitals
To increase health care access and decrease cost, government should get out of the way and empower proven health care professionals to do their jobs. We are practicing Certified... […]
Providers, government, hospitals and insurers stepped up together
COVID-19 has provided a valuable view of what can be done by working together on behalf of patients and in pursuit of a healthier nation. By continuing to pull in the same direction, we can do so much more.
Safe behaviors are more important now – COVID-19 is still with us
Although Arizona’s stay-at-home order has expired, COVID-19 has not changed. It is highly infectious and has a potential for serious adverse effects. As such, we believe it’s even more important... […]
Ducey might allow elective surgeries under certain conditions
Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday he's looking to restore the ability of financially struggling Arizona hospitals to once again do elective surgeries.
Arizona’s health care industry contributes to state’s economy
The Super Bowl. The Final Four. A new corporate headquarters. These are all huge economic wins that are touted by leaders across the state when secured. But, there’s an industry in Arizona that contributes at a greater scale, and continues to grow and thrive even during economic downturns. This is Arizona’s health care industry.
Brutal political fight to expand Medicaid was worth it
Yes, the political fight of five years ago to restore and expand AHCCCS was brutal. But it was worth it.
Abortion bill requires more reporting from doctors, hospitals, clinics
Doctors who provide abortions would have to ask a woman why she wants the procedure under a legislative proposal to boost reporting requirements.
