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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 and Quality Community Engagement Maternal Health Innovation The outstanding…

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 as the cornerstone event for health care professionals, project leaders,…

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 Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 during the 2024…

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 to assist with the administration and implementation of…

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 health insurance companies accountable. This achievement owes…

PHOENIX, ARIZ. – The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Foundation, in collaboration with Creighton University, will be launching the Healthcare Leadership Academy on Thursday, March 14, 2024. This strategic partnership and program is designed for individuals who aspire to shape the future of healthcare. Healthcare administrators and clinical leaders of the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) member hospitals,…

The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) expresses its gratitude as the Arizona House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted 57-1 in favor of passing HB2035, the Health Insurance Accountability bill. This resounding endorsement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to address key issues to hold health insurance companies accountable. This would not have been…

The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) is excited to announce the sponsorship of two critical bills, Health Insurance Accountability (HB2035) and Ground Ambulance Transport (HB2290), for the Fifty-sixth Legislature – Second Regular Session. These bills, championed by Representative David Cook and Representative Alexander Kolodin, respectively, address key issues in healthcare claims processing and interfacility patient…

As the champion for healthcare leadership in Arizona, AzHHA and its member hospitals explore ideas and take collaborative action at the state capitol, in hospitals and at home to attain the best healthcare outcomes for our community. Take a look back on some of the highlights and wins on behalf of Arizona’s hospitals from 2023…

Phoenix, Ariz. (Nov. 28, 2023) – The State of Arizona and the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA), an organization that brings together diverse voices to advance health and healthcare in Arizona, announced today it is launching the Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses. “I’m thrilled AHCCCS and AzHHA have come together to support our…