News releases

AzHHA recognizes healthcare leaders and champions Phoenix, Ariz. (Oct. 17, 2024) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA), an organization that brings together diverse voices to advance health and healthcare in Arizona, announced today the winners of two health champion awards. Senator David Gowan (R-Dist. 19) was awarded the 2024 Legislator of the Year Award during today’s…

AzHHA announces new slate for 2025 Board of Directors Phoenix, Ariz. (Oct. 17, 2024) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) Board of Directors announced today that it approved five new healthcare executives to serve on its board and confirmed its roster for 2025. In association with its 20-member board, AzHHA brings together health leaders…

AzHHA names the 2024 Quality Award winners Phoenix, Ariz. (Oct. 16, 2024) – The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced that the winners of the 2024 AzHHA Quality Awards were recognized earlier today at a luncheon as part of the 2024 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference in Tucson. For the Second Annual AzHHA Quality Awards,…

AzHHA names new senior vice president of policy and advocacy PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Sept. 10, 2024) — The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) Tuesday announced Helena Whitney, BSW, MSW joins the team as senior vice president of policy and advocacy. Whitney will lead the development of policy positions on behalf of AzHHA member hospitals by tackling…

Arizona Transition to Practice Program starts second cohort Phoenix, Ariz. (June 25, 2024) – The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced today that the second cohort of the Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses has commenced. The Arizona Transition Practice Program supports and develops new nurses, provides evidence-based professional development, accelerates…

Last chance to apply – 2024 AzHHA Quality Awards The Second Annual AzHHA Quality Awards celebrate and recognize Arizona’s leaders committed to advancing healthcare with exceptional quality performance, community engagement and a culture of continuous improvement. Showcase your work: Applicants must be able to highlight a recent project, within the last 12 months, in: Patient Safety…

Arizona Health Care Leaders to Collaborate in Addressing Workforce Needs In a collective effort, Arizona’s healthcare leaders are joining forces for the upcoming 2024 Arizona Healthcare Workforce Summit. Themed “Continuing Connections and Pathways to Collaboration,” the summit is set to take place on April 4-5, 2024, at ASU Sky Song in Scottsdale, AZ, is emerging…

2024 AzHHA Quality Awards – Call for entries The Second Annual AzHHA Quality Awards celebrates and recognizes Arizona’s leaders committed to advancing healthcare with exceptional quality performance, community engagement and a culture of continuous improvement. NEW this year! Awards will be presented for Maternal Health Innovation. The outstanding achievements will be honored at the AzHHA Quality Awards…

Arizona Transition to Practice Program starts first cohort Phoenix, Ariz. (March 26, 2024) – The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced today that the first cohort of the Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses has commenced. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the state’s Medicaid agency, contracted with AzHHA…

AzHHA priority bill clears first Senate hurdle The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) expresses its deep appreciation as the Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee approves HB2035, the Health Insurance Accountability bill, with a 5-0 vote. This endorsement signifies another crucial milestone in the ongoing endeavors to address critical issues aimed at holding…