Connection newsletter

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Read about the GOP debating the ACA subsidy extension, updates on hospital assessments and HEALTII payments, and applications for the Healthcare Leadership Academy.

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.

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.

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.

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.