As health care costs continue to rise, providers and health insurance companies often are at odds. It’s a constant push and pull relationship, as physicians and hospitals try to get paid for services, and health plans try to streamline patient utilization to appropriate use to reduce cost. Patients sometimes face gaps in care, end up paying more than expected for premiums … [More]
Terros Onboards New Chief Medical Officer to Guide Physical, Behavioral Health Integration
Terros Health has hired a chief medical officer to guide the continued integration of physical and behavioral health at the organization’s 11 clinics and recovery centers across the Valley. Dr. Vanna Campion joined the organization on July 5 with a strong background in family medicine and a penchant for providing patient-centered care. “I am thrilled to be part of an … [More]
Nonprofit Behavioral & Health Services Group Awarded Accreditation, Empowering Multiple Programs
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), a leader in integrated health, announced that the organization received a three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for health and human services that evaluates the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of … [More]
Tempe Distributor Introduces Quality and Regulatory Consultancy Service
BioCare Inc., a leading specialty distributor of life-saving therapies, today announced the launch of QRCare, a quality and regulatory consultancy service that provides BioCare's partners with the support needed to develop and maintain strategic quality and regulatory efforts. Leveraging the expertise of a highly skilled team, QRCare offers assistance to customers throughout … [More]
Complete Care Concept Debuts in Surprise
Providing both full-service emergency room and urgent care under one roof, HonorHealth has partnered with Intuitive Health to open a dual care retail model, debuting the concept for Arizona at 12,000-square-foot HonorHealth Complete Care in Surprise. The $12-million facility offers a new healthcare experience that helps take the guesswork out of where to seek care when … [More]
Private Practice Opens in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
With her newly opened Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy private practice at the Arizona Healing Collective in Mesa, Ajona Olsen, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, addresses a medical need that currently affects the nearly 50 million adults in the U.S. and more than 2.5 million youth who are suffering from mental illnesses such as anxiety and/or depression. “Post-traumatic stress disorder has … [More]
Public Health Initiative from BCBSAZ
In 2018, BCBSAZ launched its statewide public health initiative, Mobilize AZ, which partnered with public and private organizations to improve the health of Arizonans by tackling some of the state’s most challenging health conditions. Mobilize AZ aimed to invest in the community, increase access, build capacity, and cultivate cross-sector partnerships to inspire health. In … [More]
Cigna Medical Group Names New President and General Manager
Jeff Holt has been named president and general manager of Cigna Medical Group. In this role, Holt will lead the medical group through its next chapter of growth and innovation, and build on its 50-year legacy of providing nationally recognized high-quality medical care and services to Arizonans. “Jeff is an experienced, forward-thinking leader who will drive our strategy to … [More]
Interventional Pain Management Group First to Integrate Behavioral Health
Advanced Spine and Pain, a comprehensive, interventional pain practice with twelve locations across Arizona, is proud to announce its commitment to whole-patient care by launching an integrated behavioral health program at its Phoenix locations. In collaboration with Scottsdale-based evolvedMD, ASAP aims to provide the most effective minimally invasive pain care services while … [More]
Mesa Medical Practice Acquisition to Expand Care in the Phoenix Area
VillageMD announced it acquired Velda Rose Medical Center, a primary care practice founded by Mark Goldberg, M.D. Patients in the Mesa and Phoenix area can visit Dr. Goldberg and his care team, including Michael Demko, DO, David Izenberg, DO, Uma Gopakumar, DNP, Leslie Stumpff, LMSW, and Kyle Hunsaker, PA, at Village Medical later this summer. "At … [More]
Valley Wellness Center Adding New Employees to Keep Pace with Growth
A leading Valley-based health and wellness clinic centered on healthy weight loss continues to grow, adding eight board certified health coaches to its team. re:vitalize Weight Loss & Wellness Centers has clinics in Ahwatukee and north Phoenix. The additional staff is needed to help serve the growing number of clients seeking a healthy and sustainable solution for their … [More]
Strategic Partnership for Healthcare Co. Embraces Innovative Solutions for Patients
Alanté® announced the launch of a strategic partnership with patient care platform eCare21. By simultaneously addressing the health risks and economic challenges associated with chronic condition treatment, this program demonstrates Alanté’s commitment to embracing innovative solutions for patient care. “Through the coordination of care plans within eCare21’s virtual care … [More]
Detox Centers Expand as Overdose Epidemic Increases
A May 2022 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021 than any previous year. Out of the 107,622 casualties, more than 80,000 people died using opioids, including pain pills and fentanyl, a drug almost 100 times stronger than morphine. In Arizona, the epidemic continues to increase as well, where more … [More]
Optimizing Braincare Services
Wave Neuroscience has partnered with Arkos Health — a risk-bearing medical group delivering virtual and in-home clinical services under value-based arrangements — to increase access to vital mental health services, offering its at-home Braincare™ technologies to Medicaid beneficiaries in Arizona. The program launched last month in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal and Yuma counties, with … [More]
Ketamine Wellness Centers Announces Partnership with Veterans Administration in Arizona
Ketamine Wellness Centers (KWC), the largest ketamine therapy provider in the U.S. and a subsidiary of Delic Holdings Corp, announced a new partnership with the Veterans Administration (VA) in Arizona. Veterans suffering from treatment-resistant depression, PTSD and anxiety will have access to ketamine therapy at the KWC Arizona clinics in Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa-Gilbert at no … [More]
