The lessons of delivering quality healthcare to LGBTQ+ individuals transfer to any company. There is no doubt that today many companies are striding toward becoming places where all people are welcome — employees and customers alike. The focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is especially meaningful to entities like ours that have made inclusivity our life’s work. Our … [More]
Prioritizing Health + Wealth with a Health Payment Account
Businesses may be questioning how effective their benefits are at attracting and retaining top talent, and whether everyone on the team has equal access to healthcare. With costs on the rise, employees are jumping ship for higher wages and better benefit packages. That’s why employers are turning to new solutions like Paytient’s Health Payment Accounts to attract and retain … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Avondale Emergency Department Opens
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric health systems, cut the ribbon at Phoenix Children’s Emergency Department — Avondale Campus last week. The new site, which will begin serving families today, will answer a pressing need for pediatric emergency services in the Southwest Valley. “We have spent the last several years looking at the needs of this … [More]
Barrow Neurological Institute Awarded $10M Grant by Arizona Governor’s Office
Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce that Barrow Neurological Institute, an internationally renowned leader in the treatment of brain and spinal disorders, has been awarded $10 million by the Office of the Arizona Governor through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides entities across the country with funding to mitigate the effects of … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona, Banner Health Foundation Announce Expansion of Oral Health Education Program
After piloting the program for nearly a year at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, an Age-Friendly Healthcare System recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Delta Dental of Arizona and the Banner Health Foundation are pleased to announce the expansion of the Hospital Oral Care and Periodontal Disease Education (HOPE) program protocol to Banner’s 28 … [More]
Equality Health Joins Newly Formed Organization Dedicated to Accelerating Accountable Care
Equality Health, a leader in value-based care, announced that it has joined Accountable for Health (A4H) as a founding Executive Council member company. A4H was founded in May of this year as a nonpartisan national advocacy and policy analysis organization focused on accelerating the adoption of effective accountable care. Accountable care is an alternative payment model … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, today announced the hire of Michelle Bruhn as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Bruhn, who assumed her position on July 17, will oversee finance, treasury, revenue cycle and managed care contracting. She also is directly responsible for fiscal policy, performance goals and … [More]
Phoenix-Based Medical Practice Launches Reverse AFib Program to Treat and Manage Condition
HealthspanMD’s new remote care program is aimed at one of the lesser-known aspects of atrial fibrillation, which impacts millions of Americans: it can be reversed. AFib refers to an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control, it contributes to nearly a half million hospitalizations annually and causes about one in seven … [More]
Axis for Autism Opens Avondale Location, Expands Access to Care
In a move that will improve access to autism care for West Valley families, Arizona-based Axis for Autism has opened a new clinic in Avondale at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite C102. The company, which has served families across Arizona since 2021, provides autism evaluations using a proprietary model that streamlines diagnoses and cuts wait times, ensuring families have … [More]
Major Phoenix-Based Behavioral Health Provider Changes Name, Plans to Expand Statewide and Regionally
Beginning Monday, July 17, one of the largest behavioral health providers in Maricopa County will rebrand and conduct business under a new name - Denova Collaborative Health. After operating as Bayless Integrated Healthcare for decades, company leadership is rebranding the organization in conjunction with revealing plans to expand its in-person service lines to Tucson and … [More]
Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Set to Open in Peoria
Adolfson & Peterson Construction, a top national construction management firm and general contractor, and Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals, a system of state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and America Development & Investments LLC, a leading healthcare real estate developer based in Dallas, completed construction on the state-of-the-art custom-built … [More]
Mayo Clinic Names Leaders for Discovery Oasis Biotech Innovation Hub in Phoenix
In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix. Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester, M.D., Mayo Clinic cardiologist and health care futurist, will serve as the medical director for Discovery Oasis. Aric Bopp, an … [More]
Medical Benefits and Services Co. Names New CEO
Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions, a Cimmaron Healthcare Capital portfolio company focused on supporting self-insured employers and healthcare stakeholders in providing affordable, fair, and transparent medical and prescription benefits, announced the appointment of Matt Brow as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member. Brow joins AMPS following nearly six years leading … [More]
Arizona State University Names New Lead to ASU Health
Arizona State University has named Dr. Sherine Gabriel — whose resume includes an extensive list of leadership positions in medicine and academia — executive vice president to lead ASU Health. Gabriel has dedicated her career to improving health and advancing innovative education, training and equitable health outcomes as a medical systems leader, educator, population … [More]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Launches Health Solutions Co.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announces it is expanding its strategy beyond health insurance and toward health solutions. AZ Blue has launched a new company, Prosano Health Solutions, Inc., to become an integral part of improving healthcare for Arizonans. Both AZ Blue and Prosano Health Solutions, Inc. share the same mission: To Inspire Health and Make It Easy. In … [More]
Organizations Addressing Critical Health Challenges Encouraged to Apply for Grant
Organizations addressing Arizona’s most critical health challenges – including mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, and health equity – are encouraged to apply for a discretionary grant from The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement now through June 29, 2023, at 4 p.m. MST. In 2022, the Foundation … [More]
Arizona Healthcare Plan Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona has been awarded the industry-recognized Health Plan Accreditation and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Distinction by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations and manages the evolution of HEDIS®, the most widely used performance measurement tool … [More]
Harnessing the Unique Talents of Neurodivergent Employees
As every manager knows, no two employees are the same — and no two employees can be managed exactly the same way, either. Every person brings unique experiences, strengths and weaknesses to their role, and each one may need a slightly different managerial approach to achieve their potential. This includes neurodivergent people, like those who have autism or ADHD. These … [More]
