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Connection newsletter 11-26-25

Thankful

Read about the AzHHA team sharing their gratitude and thanks, CMS approving hospital assessments but HEALTHII payments approval is still in limbo, the Healthcare Leadership Academy application deadline this Friday.

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AzHHA supports Governor Hobbs’ ADHS Director nomination

New ADHS director nomination

AzHHA supports Governor Hobbs’ ADHS Director nomination Phoenix, Ariz. (Nov. 24, 2025) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) congratulates former AzHHA Executive Vice President Debbie Johnston on her nomination as Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. Debbie’s decades of service within the Arizona Senate and among Arizona’s healthcare community have left an…

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Connection newsletter 11-20-25

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Read about how the showdown over ACA subsidies has spurred debate on broader healthcare reforms, Aetna delaying new inpatient payment policy and applications for the 2026 cohort of the Healthcare Leadership Academy.

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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

AzHHA Board of Directors

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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