Statement from AzHHA President/CEO Greg Vigdor

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release │ January 8, 2018
Media Contact: Shayna Diamond │602-445-4327│[email protected]

PHOENIX — “Opioid abuse is one of the most significant public health threats facing Arizona. Hospitals across our state are on the front lines of this crisis, which is why the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association supported Governor Ducey last year in his declaration of a public health emergency related to opioid abuse.

“We commend the Governor for his leadership on this critical issue and look forward to learning more about proposed changes in state law he intends to pursue in the coming days.”

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About AzHHA

AzHHA is Arizona’s statewide association for those organizations and individuals devoted to collectively building better healthcare and health for the patients, people and communities of Arizona. Founded in 1939, AzHHA’s objective is to improve healthcare through Better Care, Better Health and Lower Costs with the ultimate goal of making Arizona the healthiest state in the nation. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call (602) 445-4300.