The official number of global deaths from COVID-19 surpassed six million on Monday, 4% of which were recorded in the last month. The United States is very close to reaching a million deaths on its own, and Arizona's death count exceeded the 28,000 marker this week.
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) COVID-19...
COVID-19 cases in Arizona, as well as hospitalizations and deaths, are in decline throughout the state following the surge related to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. On Wednesday, February 23, there were 1,236 new cases of COVID-19 reported and 39 new deaths.
This information comes courtesy of the Arizona Department of Health...Arizona Comings & Goings
Northern Arizona Healthcare welcomes Jim Elco as the new vice president of strategy and planning.
Jim brings with him a wealth of experience that will greatly benefit NAH's mission of delivering exceptional care to their patients and community.
Jim was previously with Banner Health as senior director of strategy and ...
The case count in Arizona shows no sign of abating as Arizona recorded almost 25,000 new cases of COVID-19 on January 15, setting a record. Hospitals and healthcare advocacy groups warn that the overburdened healthcare system is strapped for staff and resources as hospitalizations continue. On Wednesday, January 19, the state reported...
The award of $969,884 will be used to reimburse expenses for services and equipment related to providing telehealth in response to COVID-19. Northern Arizona Healthcare will use the funds to reimburse the first year costs of its virtual visit platform that launched in January and its Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program which provides...Data Resources
This year we witnessed hospitals and healthcare providers struggle during the worst pandemic of our lifetimes. In this annual data edition, The Hertel Report covers the business behind Arizona hospitals and health systems. Within this 16-page edition, readers can find information including size and scope, market footprint, profits,...Open
Last Thursday, President Joe Biden announced new vaccine requirements for the American public, mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for 100 million Americans including all healthcare workers.
The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) has been directed to develop a rule that will require all employers...Arizona Comings & Goings
This week officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) hand-delivered their application for a new hospital and outpatient clinic to the Flagstaff Planning and Development department.
Northern Arizona Healthcare, the area's only Level 1 trauma center, is looking to relocate from its position on Flagstaff’s Hospital Hill to a new...Arizona News
The Foundation is focused on behavioral health after community health assessments ranked mental health as a top concern. High rates of substance abuse, suicide, accidents, and assault in northern Arizona underscore the area's problems.
The Foundation’s annual Northern Arizona Community Health Grant cycle recipients:
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According to the Office of the Inspector General, Northern Arizona Healthcare's (NAH) Flagstaff Medical Center failed to comply with Medicare billing requirements for three of 100 audited inpatient and outpatient claims from 2016-17.
The OIG claims that the hospital incorrectly billed Medicare for inpatient stays that did meet...Arizona News
Staff and facility changes are announced via letters to the editor and online media briefings. Principle among these changes is the transition of the Sedona free-standing ED to a lower cost level of care. The press release letter of May 22, 2020 notes that the vast majority of care delivered there is non-emergent and many patients are...Arizona News
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) purchased Mountain Heart in January upon the retirement of owner and cardiologist Dr. Kent Winkler. The clinic will become part of a larger plan to integrate cardiology care across northern Arizona and will continue to operate at 2000 S. Thompson St. in Flagstaff.
Mountain Heart cardiology...Arizona News
The Northern Arizona Healthcare Breast Health Program is now the fifth entity in the state to be recognized for outstanding care by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
The program is a collaboration between Northern Arizona Healthcare, Flagstaff Surgical Associates, Northern Arizona Radiology and Arizona...Arizona Comings & Goings
Cliff Loader was named permanent CFO for Northern Arizona Healthcare. Josh Tinkle is now the Flagstaff system's chief administrative officer. He was formerly an administrator for Banner Health where he led operations at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix. Tinkle succeeds Florence L. Spyrow, who was named president and CEO of NAH...Arizona News
Fresh off its No. 2 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, hospital leaders are also sharing their excitement about creating a new children's health center in East Flagstaff.
Currently, the Children’s Health Center is located on the West Campus of NAH’s Flagstaff Medical Center, a five-star, CMS rated hospital. In order to...Arizona Comings & Goings
Josh Tinkle will join Northern Arizona Healthcare as the new chief administrative officer. Tinkle, whose position will begin August 19th, will serve the Flagstaff Market, including Flagstaff Medical Center.Arizona News
The Flagstaff-based Arizona regional health system announced a partnership with California-based Omnicell to use the pharmaceutical technology company’s automation and intelligence software to enhance the efficiency and safety of medicine management at flagship hospitals Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical...
Expect facility renovations at Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) including an expanded trauma center and new off-site facilities across the region, including urgent care in the city's eastern region.
Northern Arizona Healthcare's (NAH) "New Era Strategic Plan" is a three-year plan to spread funding across the NAH family including FMC,...
