Congress racing to pass rescissions package by July 18.
Registration for the 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference.
The Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses starting the fifth cohort.
With OBBB on the books, Congress races to pass rescissions package by July 18
After Congressional Republicans and the President celebrated the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) last week, AzHHA marked the setback as a bill that goes too far. Now, Congress turns to the time-sensitive task of passing the President’s rescissions package by Friday, July 18, 2025.
Why it matters: The rescissions bill was drafted by the White House budget office and intends to cut $9.4 billion in spending that was earlier approved by Congress.
Friday, July 18, 2025 is not a self-imposed deadline; the package will permanently expire if the bill is not enacted by that date.
The House approved the package onThursday, June 12, 2025, by a narrow vote (214–212), putting the focus now on the Senate.
The main spending cuts in the bill are to foreign aid (approximately $8.3 billion in cuts) and to public broadcasting (approximately $1.1 billion in cuts).
Included is a $400 million rescission from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) as well as $500 million in cuts to global health programs funding maternal and child health and infectious disease programs.
Several GOP moderates, including Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, are strongly opposed to those healthcare cuts.
Other GOP Senators such as Sen. Mike Rounds are particularly concerned with how cuts to public radio funding will impact rural areas, especially with regards to emergency messages.
What's next: While Congress is currently focused on the rescissions package, it also needs to prepare FY 2026’s budget and annual appropriations bills.
With FY 2025 funded only through a continuing resolution ending Tuesday, Sept. 30 2025, Congress must pass a new budget – or another continuing resolution – before the next fiscal year begins on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.
Registration now open: 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference
The 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference will once again be held at the exquisite Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson on Oct. 29-31.
What’s new: Registration is now open for the event! An early bird discount is available until Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.
This year’s conference theme is “Advocacy in action: shaping the future, leading forward.” Check out the conference agenda.
The big picture: This will be an inspirational gathering of more than 200 hospital and healthcare executives seeking opportunities for continuing education, meaningful discussion and relationship building.
The big picture: The Arizona Transition to Practice Program is made possible by funding and support provided by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Governor’s Office. We are grateful for their backing so that we can tackle this important work.
White paper: community need assessments, 28 years later
AzHHA’s affiliated partner, 3Dhealth, has released a white paper entitled “Community Need Assessments: 28 Years Later.”
Why it matters: This document outlines the five key ingredients of a best-in-industry assessment.
It references the importance of differentiating between compliance and strategy, defining the service area, determining demand, researching inventory supply and understanding limitations on the shelf life of an assessment.
Sept. 7-12 - National Tribal Health Conference This is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the space of health - behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy and Indian health best practices. Register now.
Oct. 29-31 – 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference The 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference will be held at the exquisite Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson on Oct. 29-31. This will be an inspirational gathering of more than 200 hospital and healthcare executives seeking opportunities for continuing education, meaningful discussion and relationship building. Registerby Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, to receive an early bird discount.
