As the legislative session begins, we invite you to let us know if there are any specific bills or topics you’d like to see us cover this year. Your input here is incredibly valuable. This newsletter features several health bills being advanced by the legislature, Will Humble from AzPHA’s thoughts on Omicron-fueled staffing shortages, and a breakdown … Read more
Concerns that lack of access to chiropractic services can lead to opioid dependency for AHCCCS patients have reignited an effort in the Arizona Legislature to cover these services through Medicaid. Senator Nancy Barto (R – Phoenix) reintroduced Senate Bill 1077 last week during the first meeting of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, which … Read more
Arizona legislators have prefiled another batch of health bills ahead of the 2022 session, concerning topics such as vaccination mandates and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) covered services. Here are some more bills we’ll be watching ahead of the legislature’s reconvening on Jan. 10. House Bill (HB) 2029 HB 2029 was introduced on … Read more