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AzHHA asked and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) answered with an Administrative Order that is valid for 60 days.

"Transitioning to a state/territory coordinated distribution system will give health departments maximum flexibility to get these critical drugs where they are needed most," said the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

HHS expexcts the temporary changes will help meet current and future demand.

“We applaud the Governor for recognizing the tremendous strain on hospital staff during this latest hospital patient surge. Arizona hospitals are committed to using all of the tools in their toolbox to prevent and...

AdaptiveWFS offers AzHHA members an opportunity to develop workforce solutions tailored to staffing goals and business objectives. 

This recall is separate and unrelated to the June 2021 Philips Respironics ventilator, BiPAP, and CPAP machine recall.

As of Wednesday’s Arizona Department of Health Services Data Dashboard, 2,402 new COVID-19 cases were reported as well as 37 lives lost to the coronavirus in a day.

AHCCCS has increased the payment rates for COVID-19 vaccine administration for dates of service on and after August 9, 2021.

Comments may be submitted on the ADHS website by August 8.

The guidance discusses when long COVID may be considered a disability under these laws, shares examples and related resources.