News releases

2025 Annual Report The 2025 Annual Report is now available to download. Inside this report, you will find details on how AzHHA amplified its collective voice on critical policy and regulatory issues, secured important wins in state and federal advocacy, and advanced initiatives that improve care and support our healthcare workforce. Why it matters: Take…

AzHHA issues RFP for OB emergency simulation training to improve maternal health outcomes Phoenix, Ariz. (Nov. 20, 2025) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to conduct obstetric emergency simulation training in emergency departments statewide. This federally funded project supports AzHHA’s mission to improve…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…