In a bold move that positions Scottsdale as a national epicenter of regenerative and aesthetic medicine, Defyne MD, the boundary-pushing boutique practice founded by acclaimed plastic and reconstructive microsurgeon Dr. Oren Tessler, MD, announces a significant expansion—both in talent and technology. The practice has welcomed four elite surgeons to its team and launched the … [More]
National Franchise Targeting $30B Occupational Health Market Launches in Scottsdale
Ervexia Occupational Health announced the national launch of its franchise program, targeting existing medical practitioners who want to add workplace health services to their practices. The company's franchise model allows chiropractors, physicians and other healthcare providers to offer comprehensive occupational health services without rebranding their entire practice. … [More]
$150K in Scholarships Fuel Arizona’s Next Generation of Nurses
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses announces the award of $150,000 in scholarships to Arizona College of Nursing students pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. Students at campuses in Aurora, CO, Dallas, TX, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hartford, CT, Salt Lake City, UT, Tampa, FL, Tempe, AZ, and Tucson, AZ, were among this year's recipients. Scholarship … [More]
AZ Blue Donates $80K to Support U of A Health Student Training
Ten students are getting a closer look at how care works beyond the clinic – thanks to an $80,000 gift from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice. The gift supports the Bridge Fellowship Program offered through the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona Health Sciences. This program helps students learn how public care, like … [More]
Local Health Company App Supports Women’s Brain Health
Prickly Pear Health, a Phoenix-based digital health company focused on women’s brain health, has officially launched the first digital brain health app designed specifically for the perimenopausal and menopausal transition. The app is built with the needs of women aged 35–55 in mind and goes far beyond symptom tracking; it leverages AI, voice data and wearable inputs to deliver … [More]
320 Million Work Hours Lost on Dental Care — What Employers Can Do
Let’s talk about teeth. Yes — those things a business’s employees smile with on Zoom, but, more importantly, the things that, when neglected, are quietly draining the business’s bottom line. Employers may have invested in standing desks, mental health days, maybe even nap pods. But if dental health isn’t part of their corporate wellness strategy, they’re overlooking one of … [More]
Mayo Clinic Arizona Announces Lung Transplant Program
Mayo Clinic in Arizona announced it has added lung transplantation to its nationally recognized solid organ transplant program. The program delivers world-class care to critically ill patients battling end-stage lung disease who need a lung transplant to survive and restore their quality of life. The new Arizona Lung Transplant Program in Arizona offers a multidisciplinary … [More]
Membership-based Care Provider Expands Presence in Metro Phoenix
MDVIP, the leading provider of membership-based healthcare, is expanding its network of primary care doctors in the Phoenix metropolitan area with two new affiliated practices led by experienced physicians Jason Heavens, MD, in Tempe and Donald Opila, MD, in Scottsdale. Dr. Jason Heavens, a board-certified family physician with over 25 years of experience in … [More]
Phoenix Children’s and HonorHealth Partner on Neonatal Care
Phoenix Children's announces a new collaboration with HonorHealth to bring the pediatric health system's expert neonatology care closer to families throughout the Valley. Beginning, Phoenix Children's Division of Neonatology will expand its physician services to provide neonatal care in three HonorHealth facilities: the Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at … [More]
Study Reveals Where U.S. Healthcare Costs Increased Most in Five Years, Arizona Ranks Ninth
Healthcare costs have risen dramatically across the U.S. over the past five years, but a new study has revealed that some states saw increases nearly double the national average. Home health care software company Steno Health gathered data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis to calculate and break down each state's personal healthcare expenditures over a five-year period, … [More]
Medical Care Center Hires Renowned LGBTQ+ Healthcare Pioneer as New Medical Director
Spectrum Medical Care Center announces the addition of Howard Grossman, M.D., a highly respected board-certified internist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to HIV medicine and LGBTQ+ health, as the clinic's new medical director. Recognized as an innovator, having opened the first-ever private primary care practice exclusively dedicated to LGBTQ+ health and for his … [More]
Arizona among Top 10 U.S. States Most Likely to Face Heatwave Fatalities, Study Finds
The research by Las Vegas-based personal injury lawyers Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers analyzed heat-related illness deaths and record temperatures across major U.S. states. It measured two main metrics: Heat-Related Illness Deaths (scored out of 60 points) and All-time Maximum Temperature (scored out of 40 points). These metrics were totaled to rank the states from … [More]
Phoenix-Based Digital Health Startup Names Public Sector Healthcare Veteran as Chief Strategy Officer
Drive Health, a Phoenix-based digital health startup, today announces the appointment of James Stringham as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Stringham brings unmatched experience in public sector healthcare, having most recently led organizations like Banner Government Health Plans and Magellan Healthcare through complex, large-scale public sector contracts including AHCCCS … [More]
Banner|Aetna Names New COO
Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan and one of the leaders in innovative, value-based care in Arizona, has announced John Byrnes as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Byrnes will manage daily operations and lead the company’s strategic efforts to provide quality, accessible, and integrated care. Byrnes brings more than 15 years of experience in operations and … [More]
Affordability Redefines Hearing Care
Audien Hearing, the Scottsdale-based startup founded by 29-year-old CEO Ishan Patel, has quietly become one of the most disruptive forces in the hearing industry. With more than one million customers served, the company is meeting a massive, long-ignored need: affordable, accessible hearing care for everyday Americans. Where traditional hearing aids are tangled in … [More]
Why Embrace Value-Based Care?
Simply stated, a healthy workforce is good for business. It leads to increased productivity, reduced healthcare costs and less absenteeism. Plus, a healthy workforce boosts morale. Employers who put a focus on the health and well-being make employees feel cared for, which, in turn, encourages employees to put their best foot forward. There are many ways employers can support … [More]
Scholarship to Grow Healthcare Provider Pipeline
A new scholarship for Creighton University students will boost the number of physicians and physician assistants in Maricopa County and the state at large, both of which are facing a significant shortage of healthcare providers. Each year, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement (AZ Blue Foundation) Annual Scholarship will … [More]
Their Take: Why Medicaid Matters to Arizona’s Business Ecosystem
Proposed AHCCCS cuts could destabilize healthcare access, workforce participation, and local economies
In the vast landscape of Arizona, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) provides critical support for more than 2 million residents. Medicaid, which primarily serves low-income individuals, is more than just a health insurance program — it is a lifeline for children, adults with disabilities, elderly citizens and other vulnerable populations. But it also … [More]
