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Connection newsletter 11-13-25

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Read about the government shutdown nearing the end as Congress delays action on ACA subsidies, AHA flagging concerns over cuts to state directed payments and applications for the 2026 cohort of the Healthcare Leadership Academy.

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AzHHA applauds Governor Hobbs for advancing Rural Health Transformation Program

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AzHHA applauds Governor Hobbs for advancing Rural Health Transformation Program Phoenix, Ariz. (Nov. 6, 2025) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) today expressed strong support and gratitude to Governor Katie Hobbs for submitting Arizona’s application to the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen healthcare access and quality in rural communities. “Governor Hobbs’ leadership in…

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Connection newsletter 11-6-25

Healthcare building blocks

Read about AzHHA urging refinements to the AHCCCS IAD reporting proposal, the launch of the AzHHA Member Portal and HRSA naming the drugs to participate in controversial 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.

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Connection newsletter 10-30-25

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Read about an update on this week’s 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference, the 2026 AzHHA Board of Directors announcement and award winners that have been recognized during the conference.

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AzHHA recognizes Roland Knox as the 2025 Salsbury Award winner

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AzHHA recognizes Roland Knox as the 2025 Salsbury Award winner Phoenix, Ariz. (Oct. 30, 2025) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced today that Roland Knox, retired CEO of Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center, is the recipient of the 2025 Salsbury Award. Named in honor of the late Dr. Clarence G. Salsbury, a respected missionary…

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AzHHA announces new slate for 2026 Board of Directors

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AzHHA announces new slate for 2026 Board of Directors Phoenix, Ariz. (Oct. 30, 2025) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) Board of Directors announced today it approved two new healthcare executives, Jennifer Nunez, CEO of Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital and Wesley Babers, CEO of White Mountain Regional Medical Center, to serve on its board…

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AzHHA names the 2025 Quality Award winners

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AzHHA names the 2025 Quality Award winners Phoenix, Ariz. (Oct. 29, 2025) – The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced the winners of the 2025 AzHHA Quality Awards were recognized earlier today at a luncheon as part of the 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference in Tucson. For the Third Annual AzHHA Quality Awards, awards…

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Connection newsletter 10-23-25

Healthcare team talking

Read about the GOP debating the ACA subsidy extension, updates on hospital assessments and HEALTII payments, and applications for the Healthcare Leadership Academy.

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Connection newsletter 10-16-25

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Read about the health policy standoff deepening as federal shutdown enters third week, the 2024/2025 AzCHER Annual Report and the importance of the AzHHA PAC.

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Connection newsletter 10-9-25

Hospital

Read about an update on the federal government shutdown, AzCHER mobilizing as Globe and Miami face severe flooding risks, Medicare Open Enrollment beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

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