Apricus Health to Open Two Surgery Centers in the West Valley

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In a move that will expand access to high-quality, high-value surgical care in the booming West Valley, Apricus Health soon will cut the ribbon on new surgery centers in Avondale and Surprise. The physician-led and -founded company that delivers a 24/7 superior health care experience and quality for the community, will open Apricus Health Surgery Centers of Avondale and … [More]

Pheonix-Based Tech Health Co. Expands to Three New Cities in Texas

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Phoenix-based Apricus Health, an innovative technology-enabled healthcare company, has expanded to three new Texas cities—Houston, Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth. Physician led and founded Apricus Health continues its expansion in Texas, broadening its services and value-based care model to address the rising need for healthcare in the Texas senior … [More]

Magellan Health Announces Total Wellbeing Solution for Employers

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Magellan Health, Inc., one of the nation’s leaders in behavioral health, today announced eMbrace, a new fully integrated, evidence-based solution that will support members’ total wellbei Offered by Magellan Healthcare, Inc., the behavioral health and specialty division of the Company, the eMbrace solution will include a customized wellbeing survey developed with … [More]

Banner MD Anderson Launches Landmark Research Expansion

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In a major milestone for cancer research in the southwest, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center opened a $1 million Investigational Cancer Therapeutics Research Unit on the Banner Gateway Medical Center campus. The specialized space will benefit cancer patients enrolled in first-in-human and early therapeutic trials requiring close monitoring during study treatments, and expands … [More]

Equality Health Expands Texas Presence into Multiple New Markets to Improve Care for Vulnerable Populations

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Phoenix-Based Equality Health, a leading provider of value-based physician networks uniquely equipped to address the needs of diverse and historically underserved populations, today announced a major expansion of its presence in Texas. Now, on the heels of its 2020 expansion into Houston, El Paso, and the Rio Grande Valley, Equality Health is expanding its footprint to include … [More]

A Safe and Healthy Workplace Return

by Michael Zalle

As more and more people return to the workplace in the New Year after working from home for months, a lot of adjusting is going to take place: back to wearing business casual waist down, no more checking to see if mute is on or off during meetings, and not having the household’s fuzzy companion at arm’s length during the day. There are a lot of aspects of running a safe and … [More]

Emerald Expands Its Healthcare Textiles Service

by Mike Hunter

Emerald Textiles has become the largest commercial healthcare linen and laundry service provider in the Western United States thanks to its recent acquisition of the West Coast assets of Angelica Corporation, a national healthcare linen service provider. The transaction includes nine facilities and allows Emerald to expand into the Phoenix and Las Vegas markets and strengthen … [More]

Healing Center Announces Growth with New Outpatient Facility and First Residential Treatment Center

Cornerstone Healing Center

Cornerstone Healing Center, a top-rated drug and alcohol addiction treatment center in Scottsdale, has added two addiction treatment options for Arizona. They will be hosting a grand opening for their newly renovated outpatient treatment center located at 16444 N 91st St. Scottsdale, AZ on Thursday, January 27 from 11am - 2pm. The event will include a ribbon cutting with the … [More]

Delta Dental Launches 24/7 Virtual Visits Services

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Delta Dental of Arizona announced the launch of Delta Dental Virtual Visits delivered by TeleDentistry.com. The new service provides 24 hour, 7 days a week access to emergency dental care for Delta Dental members. This new and valuable service is a covered benefit for members whose plans include coverage for oral exams. “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to … [More]

CVS Health Brings New Health Zones Initiative to Phoenix to Help Advance Health Equity 

CVS Health

CVS Health introduced its new Health Zones initiative in Phoenix. The initiative provides concentrated local investments in Phoenix that aim to reduce health disparities and advance health equity in underserved communities across the country. The program works with trusted national and local partners to address the six key social determinants of health: housing, education, … [More]

Health Co. Hiring Hundreds to Handle Record Demand for Covid-19 Testing

Embry Health

Embry Health has immediate openings for 500 new employees in Arizona and across the nation as the demand for Covid-19 testing reaches record levels. On Monday, 46,950 appointments were booked for testing. Additionally, Embry has already helped more patients in January than any other month since the pandemic began, with 413,895 appointments already booked this month. To meet … [More]

MHCA to Open Multidisciplinary Mental Health and Wellness Center in Phoenix

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MHCA is a comprehensive outpatient mental health center specifically designed to be the first and last step for anyone in need of mental health care. MHCA’s multidisciplinary team comprised of Psychiatrist(s), Clinical Psychologist(s), Physician Assistants, Licensed Professional Counselors and Wellness Associates leverages their unique training and experience to create an … [More]

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Available to Everyone 12 and Older

Arizona Department of Health Services

Expanding eligibility for COVID-19 boosters to include ages 12 and up is welcome news as the Omicron variant fuels a surge in cases around the country. Following approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its booster recommendation to include ages 12 to 15. The CDC previously expanded eligibility to … [More]

Centene Completes Acquisition of Magellan Health, Establishing a Leading Behavioral Health Platform at a Critical Time

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Centene Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of Magellan Health, Inc. The acquisition enables Centene to provide whole-health, integrated healthcare solutions to deliver better health outcomes at lower costs for complex, high-cost populations. "Magellan will expand Centene's reach to provide increased access to behavioral healthcare for our … [More]

Oklahoma-Based Specialty Infusion Co. Acquires InfuseAble Care

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FlexCare Infusion Centers, a patient-first platform of ambulatory infusion centers, has announced the acquisition of InfuseAble Care, an ambulatory infusion center provider operating six clinics throughout Greater Phoenix, Tucson and Lake Havasu, Arizona. With the InfuseAble Care acquisition, FlexCare expands its platform into its third state, now operating 11 AIC clinics with … [More]

Collecting Vaccination Status Exposes Organizations to Significant Privacy Risk

by Dan Clarke

While the status of an enforced vaccine mandate hangs in the balance, the number of employers now requiring employees to disclose their vaccination status or test on a regular basis has become widely prevalent — and this has created a number of privacy-related risks that most organizations may not be aware of or prepared for. Collection of vaccination status and testing … [More]

QC Kinetix: New Regenerative and Joint Pain Clinic 

by Adam Lunceford

According to the American Chronic Pain Association, chronic pain is the No. 1 cause of disability in the U.S. Those who suffer from chronic pain often feel many side effects from impact of their injury. This includes reduced mobility, increased chance of addiction to pain medication, and an extreme emotional and physical toll on the body. I speak from experience, having … [More]

Magellan Healthcare Launches New Digital Emotional Wellbeing Program

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Magellan Healthcare, one of the nation’s leaders in behavioral health and a division of Magellan Health, Inc., will soon launch a new Digital Emotional Wellbeing program that helps members improve overall health and wellbeing, manage stress and build resilience in a confidential manner. Beginning January 1, 2022, participating Magellan members with emotional concerns … [More]

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