Read more about the strategies and solutions Lumeris engages to successfully navigate the Medicare Advantage (MA) market in this white paper that explores three key pillars to ensure proactive management of populations to predict swings in local...Available To All
This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a case that could not only overturn the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authorization of the abortion pill mifepristone but also open the door for the courts to question decisions made by government agencies.
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Arizona's rate of cancer diagnoses is expected to climb over the next year, and although the industry has made strides in cancer care, partially supported by President Biden's Cancer Moonshot, physician retention issues pose a significant threat to providing adequate treatment for an increasing volume of patients.
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As the state crackdown on fraudulent Medicaid-funded substance abuse recovery homes across Arizona continues, stories of patients impacted by the programs are emerging.
The facilities would operate under generic names like "Healing Fountain," "Happy Valley," or "Angelic Behavioral Health," and registered with the state as counseling...
The LGBTQ community disproportionately experiences barriers to health care services, which lead to worse outcomes in both mental and physical health overall. This year, an Arizona conference on LGBTQ health and human services will focus on the promotion of best practices within health care in order to eliminate disparities for this...
Arizona has seen the number of abortions performed in the state drop by 16% since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2022. One Arizona group seeks to put access to abortion on the ballot in 2024. Meanwhile, the strain placed on obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) providers by anti-abortion laws has alienated many...
After months of tough negotiations, a new agreement between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) and Dignity Health's Yavapai Regional Medical Center is now in effect as Phoenix Children's announced its conducting contract negotiations with UnitedHealthcare (UHC).
Increasingly difficult negotiations are now happening between...
A new, highly infectious COVID-19 subvariant is growing in dominance across the country as healthcare providers relax mask mandates. In Arizona, Republicans have launched an investigation into the state's COVID-19 response, contending that it was mismanaged.
High levels of the variant XBB.1.16, or "Arcturus," have been found in Los...
COVID-19 cases across the state are down this week, but are expected to rise following the winter holidays. The Supreme Court ruled that a Trump-era border restriction enacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic will remain in effect while the court settles the issue.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the controversial Title 42 to remain in...
Mark your calendars to join us at Equality Health in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, November 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
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Join us for networking, light hors d'oeuvres, and a drink at Equality Health in Downtown Phoenix: 101 East Jackson Street.
Stop in after work to see old friends and meet new ones in...
COVID-19 infections in Arizona are still on the rise and close to reaching levels similar to that of the surge in cases over the winter, thanks to the Omicron subvariant BA.5, which accounts for the majority of all current cases in the U.S.
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) COVID-19 data dashboard, there...
COVID-19 cases are on the uptick in Arizona, again. But Moderna announced the production of a vaccine that would target the Omicron variant and are returning strong immunity results. The American Medical Association (AMA) has formally defended the authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of Arizona...
With cases of COVID-19 back on the rise in Arizona and across the country, epidemiologists and experts are asking if yet another Omicron surge looms on the horizon.
In Arizona, nearly 5,500 new cases were recorded over the past week. There were 41 new deaths related to COVID-19 in Arizona, bringing the state total to 30,320. These...
On Wednesday, September 29, there were 3,388 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Arizona and 39 new COVID-19-related deaths. Deaths are reported by actual date of death. For intensive care unit beds, only 8% remain available statewide, with 30% of ICU beds occupied by COVID-19 patients.
This information can be found on the Arizona...
This week, important thresholds have been met for the expansion of vaccination for Americans against COVID-19, including children. Johnson & Johnson announced Phase 3 data confirming strong, long lasting protection from the single-shot COVID-19 vaccine. Companies may now pursue insurance upcharges for unvaccinated employees and CMS...
