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]
Mental Health Services for Childhood Cancer Families
Chandler-based Children’s Cancer Network recently presented a check for $103,000 to Phoenix Children’s Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Phoenix Children’s, as the two Valley nonprofits collaborate to help families cope with the unimaginable diagnosis of childhood cancer. The funds will pay the salaries of two part-time mental health clinicians at Phoenix Children’s Center … [More]
Arizona-Based Autism Provider Opens New Clinic Offering Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy in Gilbert
In a move that will improve access to in-demand autism care for Arizona families, Axis for Autism has launched applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and opened a new clinic offering ABA as well as autism diagnostic services at 2451 E. Baseline Road, Suite 420, in Gilbert. The healthcare company, whose care model has drastically cut wait times for autism evaluations, … [More]
Healthcare Co. Launches Home Service and Helps Complex Patients Navigate Healthcare System
Equality Health at Home is the latest in Equality Health's comprehensive offering focused on helping independent primary care practices (PCPs) be successful in value-based care contracting and care delivery. PCPs in its network gain access to value-based care contracts, risk-bearing financial incentives, an advanced practice technology platform, training, hands-on practice … [More]
Arizona Board of Regents Announces University-Led Statewide Effort to Address Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortages
The Arizona Board of Regents announced a comprehensive, university-led statewide effort to address critical workforce shortages among physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Currently, it is estimated nearly 3 million Arizonans have limited access to primary care, and more than one in three Arizona hospitals face a critical staffing shortage. AZ Healthy … [More]
ASU to Launch Medical School
The Arizona Board of Regents has asked Arizona State University to expand medical education in Arizona by launching a new medical school, one charged with addressing the significant and growing health care needs of the state. The new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering will integrate clinical medicine, biomedical science and engineering, … [More]
How Healthcare Organizations Are Undermining Their Data Security Efforts
The U.S. healthcare industry has been plagued with cybersecurity incidents and data breaches, which are increasing year after year. In fact, the healthcare industry experiences more data breaches than any other industry, including finance, education, manufacturing, public administration, and professional services. These breaches are not only costly but also potentially … [More]
Cornerstone Healing Center Advancing Education in Substance Abuse Treatment
The growing opioid crisis in the United States is one of society’s most pressing problems. Latest data from The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that among people aged 12 or older in 2021, 9.2 million people misused opioids (heroin or prescription pain relievers) and reported more than 80,000 deaths from overdose the same year — a stark increase from the 68,000 the … [More]
Phoenix Children’s and UArizona Research Institute Created to Bolster Pediatric Cures, Treatments
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, announced the creation of The Phoenix Children's Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, a collaboration that will allow clinicians to accelerate research efforts. "This institute formalizes … [More]
Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale Opens 80,000 Square-Foot Facility
Nonprofit Banner Health opened Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale, a comprehensive destination for sports-centered clinical services and performance-boosting programs. The $54 million, three-story, 80,000 square-foot facility provides everything athletes need to reach peak athletic performance. The center offers access to top quality sports medicine services and … [More]
Banner Health Names New Chief Financial Officer
Banner Health has named Staci Dickerson as the organization’s new chief financial officer and executive vice president, starting on July 17. Dickerson was selected following an extensive national search. “Staci will be a great addition to our executive team and will serve in a very critical role as we continue to grow our business and find ways to reduce the cost of health … [More]
Utah-Based University Expands to Arizona with Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, formerly Ameritech College, announced its recent expansion of the institution's accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The expansion now permits qualifying students from Arizona to obtain their BSN degree from Utah-based Joyce University. The accredited program is designed for career changers with an … [More]
