Phoenix’s preterm birth rate is 10% and continues to trend upward, which can be attributed to the greater availability of fertility treatments along with the rising age of new mothers across the country. However, this spike in preterm births is not without risk. Recent data from the National Institute of Health found that women who receive infertility treatments are more than … [More]
Banner|Aetna Takes the Pain out of Managing Medical Bills
When an employee is going through a medical event, the last thing on their mind should be anxiety about how to interpret their health insurance benefits or medical bills. Yet for many, medical benefits and billing statements are difficult to understand. In fact, most people with health care debt say they believe their medical bill had an error (e.g. a charge for something that … [More]
Arizona Healthcare Co. Partners to Offer Healthcare Services to Active-Duty Members and Veterans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announced that it will be supporting the contract awarded to TriWest Healthcare Alliance to administer the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) next generation TRICARE program, known as "T-5," for its 26-state West Region territory. TRICARE is the uniformed services health care program for active duty service members (ADSMs), active duty family … [More]
Dignity Health, Lifepoint Rehabilitation Celebrate Opening of New Rehabilitation Hospital in Gilbert
Dignity Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, are celebrating the opening of Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Gilbert, a 50,000-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The facility, which is the second of its kind in the East Valley under the joint venture between Dignity Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, will … [More]
Partnership Is First-of-its-Kind Value-Based Care Model for Kidney Disease in Arizona
Duo Health announced a first-of-its-kind partnership in Arizona with Desert Kidney Associates (DKA), a nephrology practice with longstanding community ties. Duo Health is a new type of value-based medical group purpose-built to manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in collaborative relationships with nephrology and multi-specialty practices. … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Creates New Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care, Welcomes Nine New Providers
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, today announced the creation of the Phoenix Children's Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care. Nine medical providers specializing in cleft and craniofacial care, formerly of Barrow Neurological Institute's Cleft and Craniofacial Center, have joined Phoenix Children's Medical Group (PCMG) as part … [More]
Healthcare Provider Partners to Provide Broader Urgent Care Options
Redirect Health, a platform that creates and manages healthcare solutions and products that meaningfully improve access and affordability for businesses and employees, has partnered with NextCare, one of the nation's largest providers of urgent care and occupational medical services. The partnership brings together the benefits of NextCare's nationwide brick-and-mortar company … [More]
AI Becomes Part of a New Partnership to Support Mental Health for Arizona Teens
Gnosis IQ, an Arizona-based artificial intelligence software that predicts and tracks student success and empowers the social emotional well-being of students, is excited to announce a new partnership with the nonprofit organizations notMYkid and Death2Life that will provide Arizona teens with immediate access to the mental health resources they need, specifically emotional … [More]
Sensor-Infused Smart Diabetic Footwear Improving Outcomes
Every 20 seconds in the world, there is a lower limb amputation due to diabetic foot complications. Every 1.2 seconds, there is an ulceration. There is no amputation without prior ulceration. After an amputation, patient life expectancy is five years; same as cancer. This is a problem of epidemic proportion that impacts the lives of many patients and their families. Diabetic … [More]
Axiom Care Breaks Ground on Drug-Use Treatment Facility
An expansion of Axiom Care’s Ocotillo Community Campus, an Arizona-based addiction treatment and medical detox center in Apache Junction, recently broke ground as Medicaid managed-care health plan Mercy Care expands its services to all of Pinal County, in addition to Gila and Maricopa counties, as part of its new AHCCCS Complete Care-Regional Behavioral Health Agreement … [More]
Their Take: Maintaining Company Culture Through Tough Times
The past few years have arguably been a tumultuous time for companies; it is hard to keep up with all the changes and challenges. The pandemic fundamentally altered the way we work and do business. Add the Great Resignation and mounting fears of a looming recession to the mix; it is enough for any employer to question how to attract and retain talent while preserving company … [More]
Valley Healthcare Co. to Advance Access to Quality Healthcare for Northern Arizona Communities
PathfinderHealth, an affiliate of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), announced a partnership with Equality Health, a leading provider of value-based physician networks uniquely equipped to address the needs of diverse and historically underserved populations. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the partnership will bring improved patient and provider services to PathfinderHealth primary … [More]
Immersive Rooms Help Employees Address Energy, Focus and Mood
Banner Health has opened immersive “Studio Elsewhere Recharge Rooms” for hospital employees, offering private spaces with sensory-driven experiences involving relaxing music and sounds, aroma, visuals and lighting. Rooms are designed using neuroscience research to address trauma, anxiety, stress and cognitive performance. Recharge Rooms are a restorative space for team … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Achieves Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations, and one of just 15 children's hospitals … [More]
Healthcare Partnership to Bolster Value-Based Care Capabilities
Redirect Health, a platform that creates and manages healthcare solutions for businesses and employees nationwide, today announced its partnership with Pearl Health, a leading technology company focused on physician enablement and risk-bearing in value-based care. Redirect Health has developed an end-to-end healthcare solution, simplifying and streamlining the … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Infectious Diseases, Names Chief
"As Phoenix Children's grows its physical footprint, we have a responsibility to continue providing world-class, highly personalized care, on an even larger scale," said Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, physician-in-chief of Phoenix Children's and chief operating officer of Phoenix Children's Medical Group. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the demand for infectious diseases … [More]
State-of-the-Art Family Dental Practice is Set to Open in Goodyear
Broch Thomas, DMD and Denis Dong, DMD will soon be offering dental services to the community of Goodyear at their brand-new office, Dental Care at Estrella Crossroads. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open on Friday, December 2. Dental Care at Estrella Crossroads will be fully equipped with the latest products and equipment available in … [More]
