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AzHHA names the 2025 Quality Award winners
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…
Read MoreArizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses starts sixth cohort
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…
Read MoreAzHHA leadership transitions within Care Improvement
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…
Read MoreCheck out this year’s sessions focused on your area of interest
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…
Read More2025 Legislative Report
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…
Read MoreMentoring gives new grads the support they need
Mentoring gives new grads the support they need Kathy Roat, MSN-PH, RN-BC, CHPN, director of education for Hospice of the Valley, has nearly two decades of experience in nursing which includes bedside care and leadership positions. Kathy joined the nursing profession after spending time as a preschool and elementary school teacher. Now, she’s able to…
Read MoreRegister now: Early bird deadline is Tuesday
Register now: Early bird deadline is Tuesday The 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference will take place Oct. 29-31, 2025, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson. Register today to receive your discount to attend AzHHA’s premiere event. What you need to know: You must register by Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, to receive the discount. Take…
Read More2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference features ACHE session
2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference features ACHE session This year’s conference theme is centered around advocacy in action as we bring healthcare leaders together to reflect on the current state of the industry and ‘lead forward’ to support Arizona’s healthcare ecosystem. The conference includes an ACHE session titled “Designing a more efficient & higher quality…
Read MoreMentoring provides support to new graduate nurses through the Arizona Transition to Practice Program
Mentoring provides support to new graduate nurses through the Arizona Transition to Practice Program Tammy Franqueiro, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CENP, director of nursing education and professional development at the University of South Florida, Florida Center for Nursing, has more than three decades of experience in nursing which includes bedside care and leadership positions. Through each…
Read More📢Check out our keynote speakers
📢Check out our keynote speakers This year’s conference theme is centered around advocacy in action as we bring healthcare leaders together to reflect on the current state of the industry and ‘lead forward’ to support Arizona’s healthcare ecosystem. Conference attendees will hear from a dynamic lineup of speakers and network with fellow healthcare executives, trustees,…
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