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Hobbs, hospital officials oppose proposed Medicaid cuts by Congress
Key Points: 25% of Medicaid recipients in Arizona could lose coverage Rural areas would be hard hit State favors work requirement with exceptions Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs brought nearly a […]
Cuts to AHCCCS threaten Arizona’s health, economy and vulnerable families
In Arizona, Medicaid — known as AHCCCS — is not just a budget line item. It’s a lifeline for 2 million people, including one in three children. This program is […]
Arizona should support expanding access to anti-obesity medications
As a state representative, I fight to support our most vulnerable 65+ community. We have too many of our Medicare patients struggling with diseases that could be preventable if they […]
An open letter to Congressman Ciscomani
Dear Congressman Juan Ciscomani: I am Clinton Kuntz, CEO of El Rio Health, a vital community health center in Tucson and your constituent. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with […]
Battle royale over childhood disabilities programs continues
Gov. Katie Hobbs lashed out Feb. 26 at Republican lawmakers, accusing them of using families with children with developmental disabilities as “pawns” in the fight over the budget. “Their negligence […]
We Must Defend Medicaid for Arizona Veterans
In the wealthiest nation on earth, no one should have to risk their lives because they can’t afford the care they need, least of all those who made sacrifices to serve this country. Just as our Arizona Vets defended us, we must defend them by protecting the Medicaid services that are vital to them.
Budget needs an ounce of oral health prevention
Luckily, nearly all dental diseases are preventable with the right care and attention. This is a problem we can solve, and covering comprehensive dental care in AHCCCS is a smart move for our state.
Remove barriers to getting diabetes technologies
Twenty-five years into the use and development of diabetes maintenance with CGMs, proven to decrease overall costs and increase standard of living, it is time for these barriers to be removed. Implementing AHCCCS rules that allow individuals, adults and children alike, to receive actual 21st century heath care through the provision of CGMs would increase the health of Arizonans and be fiscally res[...]
My bill promotes transparency, fairness, and prompt payment for health care providers
HB2035 doesn't burden insurers with new costs; instead, it promotes transparency, fairness, and prompt payment—a reasonable expectation. It's time to ensure health care providers receive their due compensation promptly, safeguarding both the integrity of health care delivery and the welfare of patients.Â
3 women indicted in alleged scheme to defraud state’s voucher, Medicaid programs
A state grand jury indicted three women last year for allegedly funneling more than $100,000Â from the Empowerment Scholarship Account program and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System into private school and caretaking companies. Â
Supreme Court agrees to hear San Carlos Apache appeal on health care funding
The Supreme Court said this week it will consider a claim by the San Carlos Apache tribe that the federal government is shortchanging it on funds it needs to operate tribal health services.
Man indicted on conspiracy charge in alleged scheme involving Medicaid-funded facility
A man accused of obtaining money in exchange for bringing people to an Arizona Medicaid-funded health facility has been indicted in Phoenix, the state's top prosecutor said Thursday.
