5 Things Arizona: Medical Debt proposition, Pima County vax incentive work, Addressing fentanyl deaths
Eli Kirshbaum | Sep 29, 2022 | Arizona
What They're Watching: Sherell McDearmon, Bristol Meyers Squibb
Eli Kirshbaum | Sep 29, 2022 | Arizona
Arizona recognized for its Medicaid program innovation
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System | Sep 16, 2022 | Arizona
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid program, received a 2022 Medicaid Innovation Award presented by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP). The nonpartisan award recognizes states for demonstrating creativity, leadership, and progress in their Medicaid programs despite
Pima County analysis shows vaccinated employees incur less health care costs than unvaccinated employees
Soraya Marashi | Sep 15, 2022 | Arizona
With the ban on COVID-19 vaccination mandates for employees of government entities in the state taking effect on Sept. 24th, new data shows that vaccinated employees in Pima County have cost the county “significantly” less in health care costs than unvaccinated employees. To promote vaccination rates, the Pima
Arizona Health Start Program to begin training community health workers with newly approved curriculum
Soraya Marashi | Sep 9, 2022 | Arizona
A new community health worker (CHW) training curriculum has been approved to be part of the Arizona Health Start Program, a program that uses CHWs to provide education, support, and advocacy services to pregnant and postpartum women in historically underserved communities throughout the state. Families enrolled in the program receive
More accessible medication-assisted treatment can help combat fentanyl crisis, AzPHA Executive Director Will Humble says
Soraya Marashi | Sep 2, 2022 | Arizona
According to Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA) Executive Director Will Humble, tackling the fentanyl overdose epidemic in the state comes down to Narcan distribution, preventative measures like fentanyl test strips, and making medication-assisted treatment more accessible. AzPHA notes that while overdose deaths from opioids like heroin and morphine
Mike Sheldon named permanent CEO of Arizona State Hospital, ADHS deputy director
Arizona Department of Health Services | Sep 1, 2022 | Arizona
Mike Sheldon has been named the new CEO for the Arizona State Hospital (ASH), building on more than a decade of behavioral health administrative experience in both the private and public sectors. Sheldon has served as interim CEO at the 360-bed facility in Phoenix since May after serving as the
5 Things Arizona: American Indian health center, Q&A w/ Ann-Marie Alameddin, Olmstead Plan
Eli Kirshbaum | Aug 25, 2022 | Arizona
This month's newsletter includes news about a new health education center focused on American Indian health, a conversation with AzHHA CEO Ann-Marie Alameddin, and coverage of the state's updated Olmstead Plan. Thanks for reading! Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform 1. Arizona will soon have American Indian-focused health education center The