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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 building

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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Connection newsletter 10-2-25

U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC

Read about the healthcare implications with the federal government shutdown, the Arizona Transition to Practice Program starting its sixth cohort and the AzHHA HR Roundtable next week.

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Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses starts sixth cohort

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Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses starts sixth cohort The September 2025 cohort started on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) is proud to announce that the sixth cohort of the Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses has commenced. The program supports and develops…

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Connection newsletter 9-25-25

Healthcare workers teamwork

Read about AzHHA submitting a comment letter opposing licensing fee increases, the looming government shutdown as fight over ACA subsidies intensifies and how the general effective date is around the corner.

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AzHHA leadership transitions within Care Improvement

Care Improvement leadership transitions

AzHHA leadership transitions within Care Improvement After more than four decades of service to the healthcare community, Vicki Buchda, M.S., R.N., NEA-BC, will retire from her role as senior vice president of care improvement at the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) at the end of this year. Vicki’s career has been defined by her…

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Check out this year’s sessions focused on your area of interest

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Check out this year’s sessions focused on your area of interest The 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference is next month! In addition to inspiring keynote speakers and panels, we are also proud to present sessions in key areas of interest: Innovation Innovating to build and sustain the healthcare workforce Reimagining the healthcare experience in 2025…

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Connection newsletter 9-18-25

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Read about AzHHA’s 2025 Legislative Report being available online, how the passage of a CR may hinge on an extension of the ACA premium tax credits and AzHHA submitting comments to CMS on OPPS proposed rule.

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2025 Legislative Report

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2025 Legislative Report The report details AzHHA’s 2025 advocacy efforts including: Holding healthcare insurers accountable, including reducing credentialing delays and protecting patients from algorithm-driven denials. Addressing the maternal health crisis in Arizona. Strengthening Arizona’s healthcare workforce. Pushing for reform for interfacility transportation. Ensuring that hospitals do not face additional cuts. The big picture: These legislative victories…

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