Most people want to be healthy, but one of the issues they face is what it means to reach that status. If they follow the typical advice, they will strive for what is considered "normal" health. Instead, they must strive for “optimal health” to get the most out of their lives and careers. It's optimal health that will help people in all facets of their lives and help them reach … [More]
HonorHealth Opens Medical Campus at Peoria
HonorHealth, a leading Valley healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for their latest healthcare facility, HonorHealth Medical Campus at Peoria. The roughly 100,000 square foot medical facility on the east side of Loop 101 on 83rd Avenue, north of Thunderbird, is a one-stop-shop for a … [More]
City of Hope Cancer Care Scottsdale Opens at One Scottsdale Medical
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., celebrates the opening of City of Hope's newest location at One Scottsdale Medical. The approximate 30,000-square-foot facility is on the first floor of the Class-A, multi-tenant 101,136-square-foot medical building. City of Hope will offer medical oncology exams, infusion treatments, … [More]
Outpatient Center to Address Youth Mental Health Support, Offer Summer Programs
Horizon Recovery, Arizona's leading provider of adolescent mental health and addiction recovery services, announced plans to open its seventh Arizona location on June 1. The new 5,000 square-foot outpatient center, located at Union Hills Drive and Interstate 17 in North Phoenix, will further expand access to vital mental health services for teenagers and their families across … [More]
AZ Blue Invests in Scholarships to Train Arizona’s Future Healthcare Workers with $200K Gift
Arizona needs more workers in healthcare. Across the state, there is a shortage of health providers making it hard for patients to get the care they need. To help bridge the gap, AZ Blue is giving $200,000 in aid to future health workers. The gift, from AZ Blue Health Choice and the AZ Blue Foundation, provides need-based support for hundreds of students at … [More]
11 Arizona Healthcare Innovators: The Leaders and Their Companies Making Healthcare Great in Arizona
It is so important to honor leaders in healthcare who are truly making a difference in Arizona for Arizonans. These individuals must be working to improve healthcare for Arizonans through innovation and forward-thinking efforts that will not only improve our health but may change healthcare overall. We have selected the individuals and companies featured on the following pages … [More]
Dr. Roderick Tung
Chief of Cardiology, Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? For the fifth largest city in the country, Phoenix has never had the traditional academic medical center landscape as NYC, Chicago and LA. Banner – University Medicine was designed through the integration with UA College of … [More]
Kevin Tulipana, D.O.
President & CEO, City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? City of Hope is transforming cancer care in Arizona by expanding access to world-class treatment, research and expertise. Our mission is to make hope a reality for all those affected by cancer, and our innovative approach … [More]
Dr. Karen Hoffman Tepper
President & CEO, Terros Health
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? Terros Health has a passion for helping people and we save lives every day. Our inspired whole health model of care starts by ensuring access to care for anyone who needs it. We also create a deep connection and sense of … [More]
Robert L. Meyer
President & CEO, Phoenix Children’s
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? As the only pediatric health system in Arizona, Phoenix Children’s is dedicated to consistently improving the care we provide and developing programs that positively impact the physical, social and emotional health of our … [More]
Stephen Macias
President & CEO, Optum
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? Optum empowers us to determine locally the care we provide and where care is most needed. I’m an Arizona native. I fondly remember cruising Metro Parkway as a teen. Over time, Metro Center became an area underserved by … [More]
Jessyca Leach
Chief Executive Officer, Prisma Community Care
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? Prisma Community Care is dedicated to ensuring that every Arizonan has access to affirming, high-quality healthcare that respects their unique needs and lived experiences. We are pioneers in delivering integrated, … [More]
Todd LaPorte
Chief Executive Officer, HonorHealth
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? HonorHealth is committed to advancing healthcare by delivering high-quality outcomes and expanding access through patient-centered, innovative solutions. One of our most notable achievements is the HonorHealth Research … [More]
Pam Kehaly
President & CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? Arizonans deserve a health system that delivers more health for less money. That’s why AZ Blue is moving into care delivery with nine Prosano Health Advanced Primary Care Center locations. The 2024 results speak for … [More]
Michael D. Jones
President & CEO, Delta Dental of Arizona
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? At Delta Dental of Arizona, innovation isn’t just about new products, it’s about driving meaningful change that improves the health and well-being of Arizonans. For more than 50 years, we’ve been the trusted leader in dental … [More]
Richard J. Gray, M.D.
CEO of Mayo Clinic in AZ and VP of Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? Mayo Clinic is proud to be recognized as a leader in medical innovation, patient-centered care and cutting-edge research, continuously redefining healthcare excellence in the region. Patients come to us seeking our Mayo … [More]
Dr. Sherine Gabriel
Executive Vice President, Arizona State University – ASU Health
Q: What most notably stands out about your organization as an innovation, opportunity or service that improves or better delivers healthcare to Arizonans? What stands out is not “an innovation” but innovation itself. When Michael Crow became the 16th president of ASU on July 1, 2002, he set out to create the New American University, a new model for public universities that is … [More]
April 2025 Guest Editor: Ann-Marie Alameddin, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association
Leading Healthcare Innovation in healthcare is a constant. And what we see in Arizona is some of the most cutting-edge advances on both the patient and administrative sides — making Arizonans healthier and the workplace a better place. Innovation in healthcare is transforming the lives of Arizonans. This edition highlights some of the top innovators shaping the future of … [More]
