Bright Path manufactures essential medicines — the generic, small-molecule drugs that hospitals, clinics and pharmacies depend on every day — in Mesa, at our facility at Falcon Field. Most Americans don't realize that the active pharmaceutical ingredients in the majority of these medicines are made overseas, which is why drug shortages have become a recurring crisis for … [More]
Why Arizona Is Ground Zero for Rethinking Primary Care Access
Arizona is not an easy place to deliver healthcare. That is precisely why it has become the proving ground for a different model of primary care. The structural realities are stark. Arizona faces a shortage of more than 4,000 physicians and 4,600 nurses, and today only about 35% of primary care needs are being met, according to Arizona Business Leadership. In some parts of … [More]
Arizona Cardinals Foundation Funds New Barrow Care Initiative
Barrow Neurological Foundation announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from the Arizona Cardinals Foundation to establish a transitional care platform for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Barrow Neurological Institute. This critical support marks the launch of a three-year commitment from the Arizona Cardinals Foundation, dedicated to funding … [More]
California Fitness Concept Expands into Arizona with Two Valley Locations
Smart Fit Method, an integrated fitness and wellness company redefining personalized health by focusing on helping members improve lifespan quality through advanced training, recovery and data-driven coaching, announced its expansion into Arizona with two new locations opening this fall in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale Arizona's active lifestyle, growing focus on healthy … [More]
Arizona Vitamin Manufacturer Names Former Health Care Executive to Board
21st Century Healthcare, Inc., a leading manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and a portfolio company of Grant Avenue Capital LLC ("Grant Avenue"), a healthcare-focused, middle-market private equity firm, today announced the appointment of Katie Doyle to its Board of Directors. Ms. Doyle brings over 30 years of experience leading and advising consumer health … [More]
Park City Fitness Concept Expands to Phoenix with First Arizona Location
Arizona native and Xavier College Preparatory graduate, Whitney White Kozlowski, is bringing her unique approach to fitness, retail and community to the North Central Phoenix area. Opening on August 8, 2026, The Beau Collective Phoenix is the organization’s second location and the first in Arizona. The fitness, retail and social flex space is located at 5115 N. Central Ave., … [More]
In-Home Care Program Expands Access for Arizona Medicaid Families
One year after launching its partnership with Nest Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice (AZ Blue Health Choice) is demonstrating measurable impact in improving access to care for Medicaid members across Arizona by bringing comprehensive healthcare directly into members' homes. Building on its initial rollout, the program now serves more than 2,100 enrolled … [More]
Where Elite Medicine Is Being Built Now
For decades, the playbook in elite medicine has been predictable: Innovation begins in coastal hubs, then spreads outward. A growing number of physician-led practices are reversing that flow, building advanced medical models in emerging markets and expanding into some of the most competitive healthcare environments in the country. Scottsdale-based Defyne Plastic Surgery is … [More]
Addressing the Workforce Cost of Opioid Use Disorder in Hospitality
In the restaurant industry, performance is measured in real time. Tickets move, guests wait and teams operate under constant pressure. In that environment, problems rarely announce themselves and often surface only after they begin to affect performance, safety or retention. Opioid use disorder is one of those challenges. Nationally, hospitality workers rank among the … [More]
The Rise of On-Demand Healthcare in Phoenix
Access to healthcare in Phoenix is evolving as patient expectations shift toward convenience, speed and efficiency. While urgent care centers in Phoenix and emergency departments remain essential, many patients — particularly working professionals and families — are seeking alternatives that better fit their schedules. On-demand healthcare, including in-home medical … [More]
How Local Surgeons Are Influencing the Future of Spine Surgery
In Arizona, spine surgeons are playing an increasingly integrated role in how new medical technologies are developed and refined. Instead of waiting for new tools to reach the operating room, many physicians are now working alongside medical device companies during the development process. Their role is hands-on. They evaluate early concepts, test designs in cadaver labs and … [More]
National Workforce Health Provider Opens First Valley Clinic
Concentra, a national leader of occupational and workforce health services, announced the opening of its first medical center in Goodyear, Arizona, expanding access to occupational health services for employers and employees throughout the West Valley. The new facility is in Pebble Creek Plaza Shops at 2403 North Pebble Creek Parkway, Suite 101, Goodyear, Arizona 85395. The … [More]
Arizona Entrepreneur Debuts Telehealth Company Built on Patient Experience
Launching in July 2026, Riovie is a telehealth company creating a more connected path to better health. Through Riovie, individuals can connect with licensed healthcare providers for weight management, hormone optimization, gut health, metabolic peptide programs, and comprehensive laboratory testing. But what Lewis discovered during her own health journey changed the … [More]
Vein Treatment Practice Opens 10th Valley Clinic in Ahwatukee
Elite Vein Clinic, a dedicated vein treatment practice in the Phoenix Valley, has opened a new vein clinic in Ahwatukee Foothills, its tenth location, at 4722 E Ray Road, Suite 5, Phoenix, AZ 85044. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and accepts most major insurance plans. Ahwatukee Foothills is home to roughly 85,000 residents with a median age of … [More]
ASU Research Fuels Launch of Urine-Based Autism Screening Test
Autism Diagnostics Lab, a precision diagnostics company developing innovative and metabolomics-based tests designed to enable earlier autism detection, empower clinical decision-making, and improve outcomes for individuals with autism and their families, today announced the U.S. launch of the MDM™ Gut & Brain Health Test, the first commercial urine-based autism screening … [More]
Financial Stress Is a Workforce Health Risk
When employers think about stress, they often think about burnout, absenteeism, turnover and productivity. As a cardiologist, I think about the heart. In recent years, I have treated a growing number of patients in their 40s with early signs of cardiovascular disease. Many do not fit the traditional risk profile. They exercise regularly. They do not smoke. Their cholesterol … [More]
The New Economics of Mental Health Care
Arizona’s behavioral health sector is entering a new phase of growth, shaped by a convergence of policy, payer behavior and clinical innovation. The FDA’s recent clearance of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for adolescents with major depressive disorder is not just a medical milestone; it is opening a newly reimbursable market and, in effect, creating a new segment … [More]
First Look at Scottsdale Shea’s Major Campus Expansion
HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people across the greater Phoenix area, is marking a series of significant enhancements at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center aimed at improving access, expanding specialty services and elevating the patient and visitor experience. Recent additions include the opening of a … [More]
