With more than 1,300 opioid overdoses in 2023, Arizona continues to struggle with how to address the opioid use disorder (OUD) epidemic. With a successful track record in building solutions for some of the most complicated public health issues, healthcare programs and payments company Nomi Health today announced its acquisition of Phoenix-based clinic I Am Wellness. The … [More]
National Healthcare Payments Co. Acquires Arizona Clinic on Its Path to Help Solve the Opioid Crisis
The End of Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration Means Updates
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a number of updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” including adding a new question and answer about the end of the federal declaration of the COVID-19 public health emergency. “This installment is the capstone to … [More]
Experts Reveal Their Tips on Preventing Burnout and How to Recover
Nowadays mental health in the workplace is one of the most talked about topics, with stress, anxiety and tiredness being the center of the debate. In fact, whether you work for a company or as a freelancer, it’s very likely that there will be moments in your work life that will be overwhelming and tiring to the point of reaching a point of so called “burnout”. Experts from … [More]
Insurer to Support 600,000 Arizonans through Medicaid Redetermination
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is offering education, guidance, and health insurance options to Arizonans who are no longer eligible for Medicaid after the Public Health Emergency ends. BCBSAZ Navigators will be available in counties across the state to pass out information, answer questions, and help. "We know this can be an overwhelming time … [More]
Imaging Group Reaches Long-Term Agreement with Healthcare Insurer
Sonoran Radiology, a Radiology Partners-affiliated practice, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona have reached a new long-term agreement that will immediately restore BCBSAZ’s members’ in-network access to their Sonoran Radiology imaging providers. As of January 1, 2023, a new agreement is in place between the radiology group and insurance company. This agreement … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Opens Avondale Campus, Names Leadership Team
As Phoenix Children's prepares to open a freestanding emergency department in July 2023 in Avondale, Ariz., the pediatric healthcare system announced The Phoenix Children's–Avondale Campus' clinical leadership team. Christina Conrad, DO, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, will serve as medical director and Theresa Asta, RN, MSN, CPEN, CPN, will serve as clinical … [More]
Start the Mental Health Conversation
Stress and burnout continue to be critical issues in the workplace. And, while great inroads have been made in overcoming any stigma attached to the topic, there is still some hesitation in bringing it into the open. Here are five ways business leaders can start the conversation: 1. Create an environment of support and open communication. Companies that don’t prioritize … [More]
Urgent Care Service for Skin Care
Adair Family Clinic and MedSpa, a full-service healthcare clinic with multi-specialties focusing on skincare and wellness, recently launched a new urgent care service for skin care needs called Triage My Skin. This new service comes at a time when dermatology clinics are swamped seeing patients with weeks sometimes months before the next available appointment, even for … [More]
Dignity Health Global Education Launches New Nurse Residency Program to Help Increase RN Retention by 20% or Higher
Dignity Health Global Education, a leading workforce development solutions provider that exclusively enables healthcare systems and organizations to upskill and retain top talents, today announced a new Nurse Residency program available across 21 U.S. states, developed in partnership with CommonSpirit Health (CSH), to standardize excellence, deliver and measure evidence-based … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Unveils Redesigned Neurodiagnostic Sleep and EEG Laboratory
A new and expanded neurodiagnostic laboratory will soon open at Phoenix Children's to improve comfort and care for children undergoing sleep studies, electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) testing and nerve conduction studies. One of many expansion projects underway at Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus, the neurodiagnostic laboratory is part of Barrow … [More]
Mayo Clinic Breaks Convention to Usher in Future of Innovation with New Ad Campaign
Mayo Clinic launched its latest advertising campaign, inspired by the innovation, technology and patient-centric care that has secured its standing as the No. 1 hospital in the nation for the past seven years, according to U.S. News & World Report. "With this new campaign, we aim to reinforce that transformation isn't just a vision at Mayo Clinic, it's what we're doing … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Health and Wellness Co. Names New COO
Plexus Worldwide (Plexus®), one of the largest direct selling health and wellness companies in the world, has named Mike Beardall as its new Chief Operating Officer. With more than 25 years of strategic leadership experience in the nutrition and wellness space, Beardall has joined the C-Suite to grow Plexus and ensure its financial strength and operational efficiency. He will … [More]
Mayor Gallego Announces New Phoenix Medical Quarter in Central Corridor
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announces in State of the City address that Creighton University, Barrow Neurological Institute and others will be part of newly designated Phoenix Medical Quarter. Creighton University will serve as a central element of the future-focused Phoenix Medical Quarter. The new designation acknowledges the significant influx of healthcare, bioscience, … [More]
Home-Based Clinical Care Co. Rebrands, Names New CEO
Professional Health Care Network (PHCN) unveiled its new brand strategy via a new name – tango. The change comes after one of the nation's leading in-home enablement companies expands its strategic partnerships, platform capabilities and leadership team to enhance access and value for patients receiving care at home. The rebranding initiative follows a … [More]
Arizona-Based Healthcare Consulting Firm Acquired by National Research Co.
Health Management Associates announced the firm's acquisition of Crestline Advisors, an Arizona based healthcare consulting firm. Founded in 2013, Crestline Advisors supports health plans, provider organizations, and state agencies with an array of services designed to help them navigate the changing healthcare landscape. The company's team of independent consultants has an … [More]
Banner Health Renamed Its Neuroscience Programs
Banner Health has renamed its neuroscience programs to “Banner Brain & Spine” in order to give patients a better understanding of the programs and services available to them. Banner listened to its patient and as a result, key services such as neurosurgery, neurology and spine care are now grouped under Banner Brain & Spine. Led by Dr. Peter Nakaji, head of … [More]
Healthcare Collaborations: Building Business and Empowering Healthcare
Building business and empowering healthcare
“Healthcare is better when we work together,” says Brian Elisco, Arizona Group CEO for Abrazo Health. Abrazo, Elisco notes, collaborates with community physicians, each of whom must also be in the business of running a medical practice; shares medical and technological information through forums open to providers from Abrazo’s as well as other health systems; and has … [More]
Tom Grote, BannerlAetna
Healthy Collaborations
As healthcare evolves and medical technology advances, many organizations are recognizing the power of collaborative partnerships to improve the overall experience for the clients, patients, and members they serve. Throughout my three decades in healthcare, I’ve seen first-hand what is possible when companies partner, collaborate and truly align, and the impact it has on … [More]
