Amy Hansen has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale. The 30-bed medical rehabilitation hospital provides specialized rehabilitative care to patients with disabling injuries or illnesses caused by strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex … [More]
Arizona Leads the Way with Oral Health Medical Initiative
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering with Harvard University Schools of Medicine’s Center for Integration of Primary Care and Oral Health to develop a comprehensive curriculum that will be integrated across all four years of medical students’ training. A first of its kind, the Oral Health in Medicine Initiative … [More]
Innovative Walk-In Clinic Specializes in Sexual Health Care
“We found that there was a gap in the industry for on-demand, judgment-free sexual healthcare,” says Micaela Simon, FNP-C, AAHIVS, who, with Julia Kieffer, FNP-C, founded Be Well Health to provide sexual healthcare to all members of our community. Expanding from the traditional clinic model they opened in Tempe in 2019, where they specialized in the care of the LGBTQIA+ … [More]
Arizona Board of Regents Paves the Way for ASU’s New Medical School, M.D. Degree
In a major step toward better health care for Arizonans, today the Arizona Board of Regents approved the creation of a new medical school at Arizona State University, which will open its doors to future doctors in the fall of 2026. “ASU's innovative medical and engineering program is poised to cultivate world-class physicians and secure a healthier future for our families … [More]
Health Monitoring Device Co. Expands Distribution Network with New Phoenix Warehouse
Impilo, a remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions company, is excited to announce the opening of a new distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering the company's ability to cater to the growing demand for RPM services in the Western United States. The state-of-the-art warehouse boasts enhanced storage, kitting, refurbishment, and … [More]
Innovative Sexual Health Clinic Announces Collaboration with Walgreens to Open First In-Store Clinic
Be Well Health, a new, innovative sexual health clinic, will deliver judgment-free, on-demand healthcare through its first in-store clinic at Walgreens store #3464, located at Central Avenue and Osborn Road, 3402 N. Central Avenue. With a special focus on health needs within the LGBTQIA+ community, Be Well Health will provide an open environment to address healthcare needs … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona, University of Arizona Announce Creation of Oral Health Medical Initiative
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Oral Health In Medicine Initiative (OHMI). The partnership – made through a $850,000 investment by the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation – will increase oral health education for all medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and is … [More]
Barrow Brain and Spine Opens at HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
Barrow Brain and Spine, the largest integrated Neurological group in the Southwest, is proud to announce their expansion to HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center Campus. The office is located at 33300 N. 32nd Avenue in Phoenix. Barrow Brain and Spine’s Sonoran Crossing Center features 7,161 square feet of examination and treatment rooms, as well as administrative office … [More]
Phoenix-Based Health Systems Co. Partners to Offer Remote Patient Monitoring in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn New York residents now have access to 24/7, personalized healthcare with the addition of remote patient monitoring. Made possible by a partnership between One Brooklyn Health, CAIN Health and CyberMed Health, patients in the One Brooklyn Health system will now have access to around-the-clock care with wearable devices that monitor vitals from the comfort of their … [More]
Credit Union Donates $1.5 M to Phoenix Children’s K-12 School for Expansion
Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial credit union announced a $1.15 million donation to the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children's. This is the largest single donation ever made by Desert Financial Foundation, the credit union and its team members. The donation will allow 1 Darn Cool School to expand to additional campuses, ensuring access to educational … [More]
Educate Employees on Healthcare Benefits
In today’s fiercely competitive job market, employers are faced with needing to retain highly skilled employees and attract top-tier talent. Increasingly, employee benefits packages are becoming a lynchpin in ensuring job satisfaction, loyalty and a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining the best talent. A report by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed … [More]
Using Technology to Take Bias Out of Clinical Practice
In a transformative move to address pervasive issues of clinical bias in healthcare, TruLite Health entered a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic. The collaboration implements TruLite’s cutting-edge software, Truity™, which drives patient-specific clinical, social and behavioral interventions to improve patient outcomes and healthcare costs for diverse … [More]
Healthcare Partnership to Improve Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announced a partnership with Monogram Health, the nation's leading value-based provider of in-home, evidence-based care and benefit management services for patients living with chronic kidney and end stage kidney disease. Through this partnership, AZ Blue will use Monogram's extensive network of in-home providers and support services to improve … [More]
Phoenix-Based Medical Equipment Solutions Co. Acquires National Pharmaceutical Care Provider
Phoenix-based StateServ, a leading provider of durable medical equipment ("DME") benefit management solutions to the post-acute care market in the United States, has completed its acquisition of Delta Care Rx, a national . Delta Care offers integrated pharmacy benefit management, mail order prescription, sterile/non-sterile compounding, and clinical pharmacist consulting to the … [More]
Value-Based Healthcare Co. Names New Market President
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]
