2026 Legislative Report

The report details AzHHA’s 2026 advocacy efforts including: 

• Increasing transparency in health insurance practices. 

• Streamlining state regulatory oversight. 

• Strengthening behavioral health operations. 

• Preserving access to rural cancer treatment. 

• Clarifying Arizona’s Safe Haven law. 

• Safeguarding critical funding and preparing the state’s Medicaid program for federal policy changes. 

The big picture: These legislative victories are a direct result of AzHHA members’ bold advocacy and steadfast partnership. 

• The voices of our members strengthen our collective impact and help ensure Arizona hospitals can continue to deliver high-quality care to the communities that depend on us. 

What’s next: AzHHA remains focused on addressing the systemic challenges facing our healthcare system.