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Connection Newsletter
By AzHHA Communications ● Sept. 5, 2024
Smart Brevity® count: 4 mins...1072 words
This week, read about:
- AzHHA’s 2024 Legislative Report being available online.
- The launch of the AzHHA voter information page.
- Registration information for the 2024 AIM Collaborative Conference.
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Now available: 2024 Legislative Report
AzHHA’s 2024 Legislative Report is now in member mailboxes and available online.
Why it matters: The report details AzHHA’s 2024 advocacy efforts including:
- protecting hospitals through a significant overhaul of licensure,
- holding healthcare insurers accountable,
- improving interfacility transportation, and
- ensuring that hospitals do not face additional cuts in the event of a budget shortfall.
The big picture: Your active engagement has reinforced the power of the collective!
Dig deeper: Download a copy of the report.
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AzHHA launches voter information page
In alignment with the American Hospital Association’s national We Care, We Vote campaign, AzHHA has launched a voter information page on its website.
- This resource page is to help ensure we collectively support Arizona hospital and healthcare systems and protect access to quality healthcare for all Arizonans.
Why it matters: You can:
- Learn about top issues facing our state and what to ask candidates.
- Find helpful links for election and voting information in Arizona.
- Access sample social media messages and a toolkit of resources from Vot-ER to help get out the vote within your facility and community.
The big picture: Use your voice to make a difference for healthcare in Arizona!
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Registration now open: 2024 AIM Collaborative Conference
Join us for this year’s conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Creighton University Health Sciences Campus.
- All hospital and birthing facility staff are invited to attend this free event.
Why it matters: This conference will focus on efforts to enhance care for maternal mental health conditions, reduce the stigma around substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve support across healthcare environments, including care for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) infants.
- Hear from engaging speakers presenting on the latest in evidence-based maternal healthcare and receive tools and clinical advice to overcome barriers to high-quality and equitable care.
What’s next: Reserve your spot today! The deadline to register is Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
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Register today: 2024 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference
This educational event is dedicated to supporting a vibrant healthcare delivery system, including a robust network of acute care, critical access, specialty, behavioral health and post-acute care hospitals.
What you need to know: Registration ends Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Register today.
The big picture:
Reserve your room. Conference organizers have reserved a secondary room block at Embassy Suites Paloma Village as rooms within our conference venue are selling fast. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
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Announcing a Platinum sponsor for the 2024 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference
What’s new: AzHHA is excited to share that Amergis Healthcare Staffing is a Platinum sponsor of this year’s Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference Oct. 16-18 at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson.
- Don’t miss their conference presentation on Thursday, Oct. 17: Rethinking traditional staffing models - are you boxing yourself in?
- This session will give you an exclusive look behind the curtain of how staffing agencies operate and provide you the tools and expertise to choose the right staffing solution for your hospital’s unique needs.
Who is Amergis? Amergis Healthcare Staffing, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, is a national leader in healthcare staffing with a strong local presence.
- They pride themselves on the personal impact they have on their clients and are dedicated to fostering relationships built on trust and integrity.
- By connecting the nation's top healthcare professionals with a diverse array of partners, they ensure that patients consistently receive the care they deserve.
- Their staffing solutions are crafted by industry experts who are attuned to the daily demands of healthcare staffing.
- They look forward to understanding your unique staffing needs and exploring how Amergis can provide the perfect solution for you.
Thank you to Amergis Healthcare Staffing for being a Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference.
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Member spotlight: Valleywise Health “Courage Rising” world premiere
What’s new: Valleywise Health Foundation is proud to announce the digital premiere of “Courage Rising,” a documentary following eight survivors treated at the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center – Valleywise Health and their excruciating road to recovery.
- Together, they'll embark on an epic seven-day climb up the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, discover the true, triumphant power of the human spirit, and give back to the people and place that saved their lives.
What’s next: The digital premiere will begin promptly at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
- Tickets can be purchased on the KINO website or KINO app for $12.95.
For those unable to attend the digital premiere who still wish to watch the film, “Courage Rising” will be available to stream on KINO until Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
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Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 - Az HFMA Fall Conference Join other healthcare financial experts for an exciting one-day conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. Hear from CFOs, revenue cycle experts, the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions and more. Register today.
Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 - Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Forum This event will explore healthcare recruitment and retention challenges and solutions, including generational differences in preferences for employment. Shifts in Human Resource practices - including those for Access and Functional Needs populations - will also be discussed. Learn more and register.
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 - The Path to Complete Care Symposium At this event, learn how spirituality can impact physical healing through presentations by one featured speaker and six breakout presenters. Six CMEs are available through Creighton University. Registration is free for medical professionals. Register now.
Oct. 16-18 - 2024 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference The 2024 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference will once again be held at the exquisite Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson on Oct. 16-18. This will be an inspirational gathering of more than 200 hospital and healthcare executives seeking opportunities for continuing education, meaningful discussion and relationship building. Register today.
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