Advocates are pushing Arizona lawmakers to expand Medicaid coverage for women after they give birth, to help improve maternal health outcomes and combat rising pregnancy-related deaths.
Read More »Rep. Frank Pratt’s legacy
There are numerous examples of why Rep. Pratt’s service positively impacted the lives of so many. While he will receive praise from many throughout the state, Rep. Pratt would be more satisfied with knowing he had made a real difference for hundreds of thousands of Arizonans who may never know his name.
Read More »6 ways Congress can fight for recovery from pandemic now
By Valley of the Sun United Way It’s clear the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on workers, families and businesses in Maricopa County and across Arizona. Our community is hurting and without immediate action from Congress, even more families ...
Read More »Court finds fed law supersedes Arizona ‘balance billing’ law
Hospitals that accept payment from the state's Medicaid program can't then try to collect more by going after money owed to the patient, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Read More »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.
Read More »Arizona quietly suspends Medicaid work requirement
Arizona has suspended plans to require about 120,000 people to work, volunteer or go to school to receive Medicaid benefits, as courts have taken a dim view of similar mandates in other states.
Read More »Medicaid work requirements to take effect in fall 2020
About 120,000 Arizonans are going to have to prove they're working, going to school or doing volunteer service to keep getting free health care. But not just yet.
Read More »AZ Supreme Court rules medical confidentiality suspended in cases of Medicaid fraud
Fraud investigations trump Arizona's physician-patient privilege, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled this morning.
Read More »Feds approve Arizona Medicaid work requirement
The federal government granted Arizona approval to implement work requirements for some Medicaid recipients Friday.
Read More »Tom Betlach: He’s passing the mantle of Medicaid
Tom Betlach, the longtime head of Arizona’s Medicaid program, will step down January 4 after working for the state for 27 years.
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