Equality Health, a national leader in value-based care, announced the appointment of Christian León to the role of Arizona Market President. León succeeds Lisa Stevens Anderson, who has transitioned to the new role of Regional President for New Markets to oversee the rapidly unfolding state expansion plans for the company. As a seasoned executive in healthcare operations and … [More]
BCBSAZ Achieves Milestone Rating with Partners Guidance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has achieved their first overall 4-Star Rating in the 2024 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) for their HMO plan. These star ratings reflect the exceptional quality and performance of the health plan, encompassing key aspects such as patient outcomes, care accessibility, member … [More]
Technology Partnership Helps Address Shortage of Primary and Behavioral Health Professionals
Working to address Arizona’s shortage of primary and behavioral health resources, Spectrum Healthcare, one of the state’s largest nonprofit healthcare providers, has selected NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of cloud-based technology solutions, to support its delivery of whole-person care. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, 82 areas in the … [More]
Healthcare Co. Acquisition to Increase Patient Convenience and Expand Access to Musculoskeletal Care
Phoenix-based HOPCo (Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company), the leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) clinical outcomes management solutions and the country's largest orthopedic value-based care organization, continues its digital health platform expansion with its acquisition of MoonlightOrtho. Founded in 2019 by orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Eisenhauer, MoonlightOrtho was the … [More]
Women Are Changing Jobs Left and Right to Access IVF Coverage
Family-building matters as an employee benefit
Businesses are talking about it. People are changing jobs, and even taking on second jobs, in order to access family-building coverage. Talent is looking for employers that offer benefits like IVF (invitro fertilization), egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy, and they are willing to change jobs to find it. The Costs of Offering Fertility Benefits to Workers One in six … [More]
Facing the HR Challenges of Employee Suicide
Traditionally, mental health has been a taboo topic in the workplace, until COVID happened and a shift occurred. The business world realized as the pandemic unfolded that having discussions about mental health was an important part of workplace well-being. As a result, human resources professionals and other business leaders are having more conversations with employees about … [More]
BrightlyThrive: Fostering Autoimmune Wellness and Community in Greater Phoenix
In today’s bustling world, finding a holistic wellness path, especially for the 50 million Americans with autoimmune conditions, can seem daunting. Enter BrightlyThrive, the Greater Phoenix-based virtual health platform that is more than just an app; it’s a thriving membership community dedicated to supporting those facing autoimmune challenges. Our own personal journeys are … [More]
Pete Chuchro Named Cigna Healthcare General Manager for Arizona Market
Cigna Healthcare has named longtime company leader Pete Chuchro as general manager for its group employer business in Arizona. In this role, Pete will be responsible for driving market growth for client employers with under 3,000 employees by creating customer value and ensuring that the local market strategy, product and network offerings meet evolving customer and client … [More]
Tribal Health Announces Appointment of New CEO
Tribal Health, an industry leader in delivering healthcare solutions to Native communities, announced it has appointed Morgan Haynes, MBA, to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Haynes, renowned for her innovative leadership in the healthcare sector, boasts over a decade of significant contributions to the medical field. "Morgan’s career is a testament to her commitment to … [More]
Healthcare Provider Expands Same-Day Primary Care Access with New Glendale Clinic
Healthcare provider MY DR NOW announced the launch of its latest clinic in Glendale. This new facility is part of MY DR NOW's mission to provide accessible and convenient medical services, addressing the increasing healthcare needs in Glendale. Like its predecessors, the Glendale clinic offers the option for walk-in visits or scheduling same-day appointments, available every … [More]
Banner Thunderbird Marks 40th Anniversary Serving the West Valley
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 40th anniversary on December 13th, 2023. To commemorate this historic occasion, the hospital has been hosting a series of festivities for its employees and extending a warm invitation to the community to join in their evening event “Lights of Love” today Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at the parking … [More]
New Workplace Wellness Survey Report Finds Caregiving Workers More Stressed, Less Prepared for Large Emergency Expenses
A new Workplace Wellness Survey report published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research finds caregiving workers are slightly older on average, more likely to work part-time than non-caregivers, stressed about finances and are challenged to juggle work and caregiving responsibilities. The 2023 WWS included an oversample of caregiving workers … [More]
New Poll: Arizonans Support Clean Air and Climate Action More than Ever
Arizonans are increasingly alarmed by air pollution and climate change and want policymakers to do more.
The American Lung Association in Arizona released updated polling that shows Arizona voters continue to support strong actions on clean air and climate change. Arizonans also overwhelmingly want to see policies to boost clean energy and solidly support efforts to encourage the transition to pollution-free vehicles. "Arizona has some of the worst air pollution in the U.S., … [More]
Partnership to Help Primary Care Providers Remain Independent, Thrive in Value-Based Care Model
Equality Health, a leader in value-based care, and Datavant, a leader in health data exchange for VBC organizations, announced a partnership to deliver to PCP practices in the Equality Health Network an automated, data exchange integration between Equality Health's CareEmpower® platform and practices' EHRs. CareEmpower is Equality Health's proprietary technology that enables … [More]
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona Selected to Continue Serving Arizona Long-Term Care System
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the state’s Medicaid agency, has announced its intention to award UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona as one of two organizations to administer its Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) EPD program for individuals who are elderly and/or have a physical disability. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona … [More]
Arizona Complete Health Awarded Statewide Long-Term Care Medicaid Contract
Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced that its subsidiary, Arizona Complete Health, the largest Medicaid health plan in Arizona, has been selected by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) – Arizona's single state Medicaid agency – to provide managed care for the Arizona Long Term Care … [More]
Retain and Recruit Employees by Offering Healthcare Benefits
Deliver affordable benefits and keep the business competitive
There is an opportunity for business owners to retain and recruit employees by providing healthcare solutions. Fifty-one percent of employees say benefits will play a significant role in talent retention, according to a 2023 study by Team Stage, “Employee Benefits Statistics 2023: How Many Have Health Insurance.” Labor pools have tightened, and gig economy jobs like Uber and … [More]
3 Effective Tactics for Business Professionals to Stay Healthy during the Holiday Season
As we approach the year-end, holiday parties and charity galas can often lead to a buffet of temptations for entrepreneurs and business professionals alike. Navigating holiday feasts without compromising our waistline or wellness goals becomes a unique challenge. Here are some tailored strategies to ensure that decision-makers stay sharp, physically and mentally, throughout the … [More]
