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]
