Read on to learn about the House Health Committee’s first meeting of the year and COVID-19 returns to the headlines with a new, local mobile COVID-19 testing program and the anticipation of future vaccine recommendations from the FDA.

Learn about new, accessible information to help you document your medical wishes, this week’s legislative update and additional health news highlights for the Arizona healthcare community.

Plan today for your medical care needs tomorrow

Read the healthcare perspective on the first week of the 56^th legislative session, workforce grant opportunities, our comments on the credentialing process and more.

Read more about this week’s health news highlights for the Arizona healthcare community in the Connection newsletter. 

Arizona healthcare leaders call for action to help patients seek the right care and prevent further spread of viral infections

Learn about the latest rise in respiratory illness that is prompting a call for action, guidance for hospitals experiencing a pediatric surge, interim guidance for antiviral treatment of influenza and more.

Read more about committee assignments in the Arizona legislature that are pertinent to Arizona hospitals, ADHS's new mobile COVID-19 testing program focused on health equity and learn why CMS is looking to streamline a prior authorization process.

Third-quarter data reveals workforce shortages, inflation and supply chain woes

Read more about the latest quarterly financial report for hospitals, AzHHA files letter of support for key state agency and HHS’s latest rulemaking proposal.