1. Make flexibility real — and manageable. This isn’t a perk. It’s about survival. For family caregivers, control over their schedule (remote work, shift swaps) can mean the difference between staying employed and walking away. In a war for talent, employers should listen to what truly matters to their employees. 2. Go beyond stipends: Offer real care. A stipend doesn’t … [More]
The Workforce Crisis No One Is Talking About: Why Employers Must Rethink Caregiving Support
There is a workforce crisis hiding in plain sight — one most employers have not yet acknowledged (although the CHIPS and Science Act presaged this with its inclusion of childcare to help the semiconductor industry attract and retain caregivers). It is the growing pressure on employees working their nine-to-five while also serving as primary caregivers for loved ones. I … [More]
Wearables Afford Connected Care for Rural Residents and Seniors
While federal legislation is advancing that aims to eliminate reimbursement barriers that have historically impeded the rollout of remote patient monitoring — especially critical in states like Arizona, where long drives to medical facilities and VA centers are still common — innovation is also happening closer to home. Federal efforts designed to boost access to care in … [More]
Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder in the Workplace
Alcohol use has become so deeply woven into our cultural fabric that its consumption often goes unquestioned. But a growing body of research signals a troubling trend: High-intensity drinking is up among middle-aged adults, who make up a significant portion of today's workforce. This demographic shift has not gone unnoticed. Earlier this year, the former U.S. surgeon general … [More]
Rock View Recovery: Redefining Behavioral Healthcare through Innovation and Community
Rock View Recovery, a North Phoenix-based behavioral healthcare organization, is transforming how addiction and co-occurring disorders are treated by merging evidence-based practices with trauma-informed care, brain-centered technology and a community-driven continuum of support. Founded on the principle that sustainable recovery requires more than symptom management, Rock View … [More]
AZ Blue Supports Student Training in Public Health Care
The Bridge Fellowship Program — offered through the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona Health Sciences — helps students learn how public care, like Medicaid, is set up, paid for and provided. Learning how these systems work behind the scenes enables them to better guide their patients who depend on this care. This is significant, as … [More]
Local Health Company App Supports Women’s Brain Health
Prickly Pear Health, a Phoenix-based digital health company focused on women’s brain health, has officially launched the first digital brain health app designed specifically for the perimenopausal and menopausal transition. The app is built with the needs of women aged 35–55 in mind and goes far beyond symptom tracking; it leverages AI, voice data and wearable inputs to deliver … [More]
320 Million Work Hours Lost on Dental Care — What Employers Can Do
Let’s talk about teeth. Yes — those things a business’s employees smile with on Zoom, but, more importantly, the things that, when neglected, are quietly draining the business’s bottom line. Employers may have invested in standing desks, mental health days, maybe even nap pods. But if dental health isn’t part of their corporate wellness strategy, they’re overlooking one of … [More]
Affordability Redefines Hearing Care
Audien Hearing, the Scottsdale-based startup founded by 29-year-old CEO Ishan Patel, has quietly become one of the most disruptive forces in the hearing industry. With more than one million customers served, the company is meeting a massive, long-ignored need: affordable, accessible hearing care for everyday Americans. Where traditional hearing aids are tangled in … [More]
Why Embrace Value-Based Care?
Simply stated, a healthy workforce is good for business. It leads to increased productivity, reduced healthcare costs and less absenteeism. Plus, a healthy workforce boosts morale. Employers who put a focus on the health and well-being make employees feel cared for, which, in turn, encourages employees to put their best foot forward. There are many ways employers can support … [More]
Elevating Medical Aesthetics in the Valley
Med 44 Arcadia, a premier concierge-style healthy skin clinic located at 44th Street and Camelback in Phoenix, was founded by Holly Mueller, a cosmetic nurse with a lifelong passion for beauty and wellness. After working at other med spas, Mueller noticed the growing trend of wellness-focused aesthetics in Phoenix and knew there was more to offer. “I felt there was an … [More]
Growing Demand for Mobile Medical Care
Imagine having to travel to a doctor's office, walk into a building and down long corridors while wheezing and being short of breath from chronic heart or lung disease. Joint pains, back problems or leg or backside wounds overwhelm the assistance from a cane or walker, making that doctor visit seem as difficult as climbing Mount Everest. Then there are risks of falling, … [More]
Office Design Enhances Holistic Dental Experience
Swiss Biologic Dentistry has created an office environment that syncs with its innovative, holistic approach to dental care, which combines cutting-edge dental science with a commitment to overall health and patient well-being. While the fundamental principles of dental health remain, the practice goes above and beyond with a range of treatments and materials that actively … [More]
DEI Under Fire: What the Backlash Could Mean for Rehab Therapy in Arizona
Over the past several months, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have encountered an undeniable plummet across multiple industries, including healthcare. With federal funding cuts and policy rollbacks taking hold, many organizations — including some here in Arizona — are pulling back from these initiatives, leaving a noticeable void in efforts to improve accessibility and … [More]
Intensive Special Needs Training for Oral Health Providers
Arizona’s community health dentists and local nonprofits often face challenges when it comes to accessing dental training and continuing education. To increase access to care, Delta Dental of Arizona, through its Foundation, recently funded 20 scholarships supporting 10 community health centers, public health clinics and oral health nonprofit programs across Arizona to take … [More]
Medical Manufacturer Funds Its Own Patient Assistance Program
BioLab Sciences, a skin substitute brand of BioLab Holdings, Inc., a Mesa-based medical manufacturer specializing in wound healing and wound care products, recently launched its Charity Care initiative. The Patient Assistance Program was created to help patients who are uninsured and without the financial means to access BioLab’s advanced wound care products. “Our goal is to … [More]
Addressing the Challenges of Drug Testing in a Shifting Workplace
Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states (including Arizona), and 39 states legalize it for medical use. Several states are seeing updates to laws surrounding cannabis drug testing, including Arizona's Smart and Safe Arizona Act (SSAA), which is designed to inhibit employers from firing or refusing to hire someone based on a positive drug test alone. This leaves many … [More]
Barrow Neurological and PEI Advancing Arizona’s Bioscience Ecosystem
Standard stimulation methods for monitoring comatose patients can cause injuries, and because stimulation is delivered by hand, it can limit the reliability of exams and negatively impact patient care. Dignity Health aims to end this practice through the development of electrical stimulator technology that can activate pain receptors in a standardized fashion … [More]
