Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, and the hearing aid industry is no exception. A new generation of hearing technology is emerging that leverages AI to improve how individuals with hearing loss experience the world around them. One notable example is the Oticon Zeal, a hearing aid platform that incorporates advanced AI-driven sound processing. At the … [More]
The Business Case Behind the Oral Microbiome Market Boom
The oral microbiome is moving rapidly from a research interest to a commercial market force, reshaping how dental practices approach diagnostics, prevention and long-term growth. Advances in molecular testing, growing evidence linking oral bacteria to systemic health, and rising consumer demand for personalized insight are accelerating adoption across the dental … [More]
$170M Hospital Expansion Nears Completion in North Phoenix
HonorHealth, a Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system, is nearing completion of a transformative renovation and expansion at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center – marking a major milestone in expanding access to high-quality care for the rapidly growing north Phoenix community. The $170 million investment, launched in 2023, reimagines the campus with more capacity, … [More]
Valley Health System Leads World in Artificial Heart Procedures
Banner Health announced it has reached a major milestone completing more than 50 total artificial heart implantation procedures, more than any center worldwide since 2022. This achievement solidifies the nonprofit health system’s position as the global leader in total artificial heart technology, with expertise that extends beyond patient care to consulting with medical centers … [More]
HonorHealth to Debut Medical Fitness Center in North Scottsdale
HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, ay announced the upcoming opening of HonorHealth Medical Fitness, part of the new HonorHealth Pima Center, located on the west side of the Loop 101 at Pima Road in Scottsdale. This new 100,000-square-foot campus represents a next-generation … [More]
The Business Cost of Mental Health in Arizona
Mental health is no longer viewed solely as a clinical concern in Arizona. It has become a growing economic issue that directly affects workforce stability, productivity and the state’s long-term competitiveness. Employers across Arizona are seeing the impact of rising depression rates show up in daily operations, says Dr. Houshang Aminian, M.D., medical director at American … [More]
Feedback: April 2026
Teresa Cutright Vice President of Employee Services Arizona Financial Credit Union Sector: Financial The most important aspect of our healthcare benefits is our commitment to making high-quality coverage both accessible and immediate. We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, including free employee-only medical coverage, with benefits beginning on the … [More]
Guest Editor: Steve Purves, Valleywise Health
Healthcare in the Crosshairs
Affordability is today’s trending topic, and where it intersects with healthcare, it becomes a concern employers are addressing for their employees. Affordability and access are not new challenges in healthcare, but they are becoming more visible and more urgent for employers and employees alike. For many organizations, healthcare costs are now one of the fastest-growing line … [More]
Healthcare: Reimagining Affordability and Access for Arizona’s Business Community
“Healthcare has moved beyond being a perk and is now a foundational part of an employee’s financial security,” observes Casey Strunk, president of Strunk Insurance Group. While employers may frame it as a recruiting and retention tool, he finds employees experience it as protection against catastrophic financial risk when a serious medical event occurs. In fact, … [More]
Strategies to Help Your Workforce Maximize Their Healthcare Benefits in 2026
Start with understanding the employee population
As a new year begins, employers have an opportunity to empower their workforce to live healthier lives and to make more informed healthcare decisions. Data shows 1 in 4 employees reported knowing little to nothing about their employer-sponsored benefits, a gap that can lead to higher costs and worse health outcomes for both employees and organizations. Understanding the … [More]
Beyond the Bottom Line: Navigating the Future of Pharmacy Benefits
Across the U.S., rising rates of chronic illness, obesity and mental health concerns have made it clear that our healthcare system must evolve. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, currently 42% of adults are obese, 60% live with at least one chronic condition and 40% live with two or more. Life expectancy now lags behind other developed nations by six … [More]
ACA Grant Funds $250K Study on AI, Wearables in Pregnancy Care
Emagine Solutions Technology announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority has awarded the maternal health innovator a coveted $250,000 grant. The funds will allow Emagine and its partners at The Preeclampsia Foundation to conduct vital research into the impact of technology and wearable devices on pregnancy health, improving outcomes both locally and nationwide. Emagine … [More]
Program Targets Food Insecurity among Expectant Mothers in Arizona
Molina Healthcare of Arizona is launching its Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program, designed to support the nutritional needs of expectant mothers. This first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible Molina members in Arizona with Instacart subscriptions and monthly food stipends to ensure access to fresh, healthy foods throughout pregnancy. The new program addresses … [More]
Healthcare Operating System Expands Capabilities through Acquisition
Hopper OS, the configurable intelligent healthcare operating system powering better performance, experiences and outcomes across the care continuum, announced its acquisition of Efferent, a healthcare informatics company recognized for its cloud-based PACs, advanced interoperability engine, enterprise-grade imaging infrastructure, and real-time clinical collaboration … [More]
Valley-Based Dental Provider Acquired as Firm Expands into Arizona Market
Aria Care Partners, a provider of dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry services to skilled nursing facilities, announced that it has acquired Coronado Dental, based in Chandler, Arizona. Since 1994, Coronado has been offering mobile onsite dental care to approximately 75 SNFs throughout Phoenix and Tucson. Its suite of preventive, restorative, and emergency services are … [More]
International Women’s Day: Meet the Woman Changing the Fertility Industry Across the Globe
They say, “Necessity is the mother of invention,” and that is very true for Diana Thomas, founder and CEO of The World Egg and Sperm Bank, headquartered in Scottsdale. TWESB is the nation’s oldest and only woman-owned sperm and egg bank. With International Women’s Day on March 8, and Women’s History Month observed throughout March, now is an important time to recognize the … [More]
How Workflow-Ready Diagnostics Support Dental Practice Growth
In healthcare, accuracy has long been the baseline for diagnostics. But as outpatient care becomes faster, more data-driven and increasingly consumer-oriented, speed and usability are emerging as equally powerful differentiators. In dentistry, that shift is beginning to reshape how practices operate and grow. Molecular diagnostics are bringing lab-grade insight into everyday … [More]
The Shift to Personalized Cancer Care
Precision medicine is no longer a distant ambition — it is rapidly becoming the foundation of modern cancer care. The era of one-size-fits-all protocols is giving way to personalized cancer care based on each patient’s unique biology. Powered by advances in artificial intelligence, large-scale DNA sequencing and integrated data platforms, oncologists can now see tumors with … [More]
