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Governors prod Congress for more help on growing threat of wildfire in West
WASHINGTON – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and 19 other Western governors are prodding Congress to move more urgently to address a wildfire crisis that has grown worse in recent years. […]
The right way to reduce Arizona’s insurance costs
Instead of politicizing the issue, we need pragmatic solutions that address the root causes of rising insurance costs. This includes tackling inflation through sensible economic policies, curbing litigation abuse, and fostering competition in the insurance marketplace. Arizonans deserve affordable, accessible insurance that reflects the realities of our state and its economic challenges.
In era of polarization, let data lead the way
Edwards Deming, a renowned statistician and engineer who led a new wave of the industrial revolution in the 20th century, famously said, “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” Whether talking about business decisions or policymaking, consumers and constituents would be best served by a greater focus on objectivity.
Updated Covid vaccine OK’d, experts urge people to roll up their sleeves
Federal officials Tuesday approved an updated Covid vaccine for use by anyone age 6 months or older, and health officials are urging people to get the shot amid a fall surge in cases.
IRS considering regulations that would harm self-storage industry
The IRS is currently considering harmful new regulations on microcaptive insurance – an insurance product many small businesses like mine rely on to get through uncertain times.
Self-driving cars will make Arizona roads safer
As a personal injury attorney with more than 30 years of experience fighting for the rights of injured victims, I’m ready for the driverless car to put me – and others like me – out of business.
HB2290 will increase health care costs
HB2290 will increase the cost of health care and add significant costs to Arizona taxpayers. We urge lawmakers to reject this proposal.
Lawmaker strives again to insure more kids
When Rep. Kelli Butler found out a couple of years ago that the eligibility threshold for Arizona’s child health insurance program is among the lowest in the nation, she decided to try to do something about it.
Bill prevents interference in doctor-patient relationship
There is optimism within the health care community that those we have trusted to represent us will see the merits of passing SB1270 and vote a resounding ‘YES’ to health, safety, and protecting the patient-physician relationship.
Senate bill step in right direction to rein in insurance tactic
I hope to see HB1270 pass unanimously in the Arizona State Legislature, it is clearly a necessity to avoid the serious and unintended consequences happening to Arizonans who pay in advance and in good faith for their health care and prescription benefits when their medications require “step therapy.”
Ducey signs bill aimed to prevent teen suicide
Insurance companies in Arizona will soon have to cover mental health care the same way they cover other medical care.
Step therapy takes health out of health care
We all agree, health care costs must be managed. But to overlook the word “health” in providing health care removes all purpose. Rep. Nancy Barto is sponsoring HB2410, which will establish transparency, efficiency and fairness in patient health care through necessary reforms to step therapy protocols.
