It's a Fact

  • Arizona residents and visitors are served by 123 hospitals in 14 counties.
  • AzHHA members represent more than 95 percent of all hospital beds in the state, from Page to Nogales and Yuma to Springerville.
  • More than 73,000 of the state's citizens work in Arizona hospitals or health networks. In fact, since 1990, Arizona hospital employment growth has significantly outpaced the annual employment growth of hospitals nationally. During that time, Arizona hospital employment soared 46 percent, while nationwide, hospital employment increased 24 percent.
  • Every job at an Arizona hospital, generates an additional 1.5 jobs in the state.
  • Arizona's hospitals employ 63 percent more individuals than Arizona's hotel industry and 37 percent more than its electronics and aerospace industries.

The success of an organization is directly related to the strength of its leadership. AzHHA's board of directors provides outstanding leadership, positioning the Association on key healthcare issues and steering its advocacy agenda. Dedicated representatives from member organizations participate in AzHHA's councils, committees, roundtables and task forces, creating robust and diverse conversation on key issues. By contributing their collective knowledge and experience, these healthcare professionals play a critical role in supporting and advancing AzHHA's advocacy mission.

AzHHA members impact the future of healthcare in Arizona by serving on committees, councils, task forces and work groups that guide the Association and help shape its position on key issues. Click on the links below to see a complete listing of these groups.

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