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Thousands of refugees in Arizona likely to lose healthcare in October

More than 30,000 refugees, asylees and other legally present immigrants in Arizona could lose health coverage in a few weeks as new Medicaid eligibility rules take effect. Arizona’s per capita rate of refugees is among the highest in the U.S., according to the Immigration Research Initiative. The state is home to thousands of people who have been through a formal vetting process to enter the U.S. after fleeing conflicts in Afghanistan, Somalia, Myanmar and other countries.

Arizona · 09-14

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News Release: Academic Urology and Urogynecology of Arizona Purchases Central Phoenix Medical Office Building

PHOENIX, Ariz. — September 8, 2026 — Academic Urology and Urogynecology of Arizona, PC (AUUA) has completed the purchase of a 7,593-square-foot medical office building at 20045 N. 19th Avenue in Phoenix from Seth Properties, LLC. The transaction, valued at $2,400,000 — approximately $316 per square foot — closed on September 3, 2026.

Phoenix, AZ · 09-15

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EPA moves to end power plant emissions rules as Arizona utilities expand natural gas generation

The Environmental Protection Agency is eliminating its rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. That comes as utilities are looking to increase the number of natural gas plants to meet an unprecedented demand for energy in Arizona. While there are also plans to expand renewable resources, utilities are...

Arizona · 09-14

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AZ Blue opens nominations for Nurses Who Inspire contest

Nurses are often the first to comfort a patient, the steady voice during difficult moments, and the one who helps individuals and families navigate their health journeys. To celebrate the extraordinary impact nurses make every day, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) is now accepting nominations for its third annual Nurses Who Inspire contest.

Arizona · 09-14

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How healthcare costs are reshaping 2027 benefits strategies

As Arizona employers prepare for the 2027 healthcare renewal cycle, they must handle a full-on storm of pressures in the system, not just one piece of care. Rising medical utilization, specialty drug inflation, behavioral health demand, and an ever-tighter regulatory environment are pushing trend lines higher. “In contrast to prior...

Arizona · 09-14

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Transforming Eye Health With Compassionate Care at Healthy Eye Care Fit Optical

In Phoenix, Arizona, a unique sanctuary for those seeking clarity in sight has emerged. Healthy Eye Care Fit Optical, located on North 24th Street, offers a vision service unlike any other, tailored to meet the nuanced needs of its diverse clientele. The practice is not just a place to correct vision; it’s a place where personalized care and state-of-the-art technology converge to offer a life-changing experience for those who walk through its doors. The story of this intimate optical practice is one of dedication, compassion, and innovation.

Phoenix, AZ · 09-09

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Stories You Don't Want to Miss for the week of Sept. 7, 2026

Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs — the Democrat and Republican nominees for governor— have wildly different plans for Arizona’s water future. To commemorate those lost in the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years ago, the North Valley Symphony Orchestra is partnering with North Valley Chorale in a special benefit concert. The Navajo Nation Council took a major step toward protecting one of its most precious water resources. Plus the latest education, science, water and Fronteras Desk news.

Arizona · 09-11

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Arizona Nurses Who Inspire Contest Offers $5,000 Prizes

Arizona · 09-11

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AHCCCS launches website to help Arizonans navigate new Medicaid work requirements

More than 400,000 people enrolled in the state Medicaid program, known as the Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System or AHCCCS, could be subject to new work requirements starting on Jan. 1, 2027. Now AHCCCS is launching a new website to help Arizonans navigate the rule changes. The new Medicaid work...

Arizona · 09-10

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Delta Dental of Arizona expands its benefit offerings statewide addressing whole-person health

Delta Dental of Arizona announces the introduction of DeltaWellness by Delta Dental®, a new brand that brings together the organization’s growing suite of health and wellness offerings under one unified umbrella. Also introduced today is DeltaLife®, a new portfolio of life, disability and supplemental health insurance products.

Arizona · 09-10

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Banner Health’s Union Vote Is Part of a Pattern Worth Watching

Roughly 250 doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at Arizona Banner Medical Group voted better than two-to-one to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists. The concerns behind that vote are specific and worth taking seriously on their own terms. Clinicians have described no cap on how many primary care patients they’re assigned, pushing wait times out three to four months. They’ve described administrative work that doesn’t fit into the hours allotted for it, done unpaid, after hours. One primary care physician put her weekly hours at around 60. A nurse practitioner said the workplace culture leaves people feeling like they’re walking on eggshells. These are the kinds of complaints that tend to reflect real strain, not just a difficult negotiating tactic.

Arizona · 09-10

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Delta Dental of Arizona expands its benefit offerings statewide addressing whole-person health

Delta Dental of Arizona announces the introduction of DeltaWellness by Delta Dental®, a new brand that brings together the organization's growing suite of health and wellness offerings under one

Arizona · 09-10

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COVID-19 cases are up in AZ, but it's not a 'surge'

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in Arizona, but public health officials say it shouldn’t be cause for alarm. Arizona confirmed 991 COVID-19 cases last week — that’s the highest weekly count in the state in nearly a year, according to data from the state health department.

Arizona · 09-08

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MD² Scottsdale: The concierge practice that redefines what ‘personal doctor’ means

Dr. Bithika Thompson says it’s no secret that primary care physicians are overworked, with some managing as many as 2,000 patients. After a run at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Thompson and her longtime colleague, nephrologist Dr. Leslie Thomas, helped open the concierge medicine practice MD2 Scottsdale in January to provide better care.

Scottsdale, AZ · 09-07

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Arizona's clinical trials help accelerate cancer treatment breakthroughs

PHOENIX — Every medical breakthrough begins with a question: can a promising discovery in the lab actually help patients? Clinical trials are where those answers are found. Across Arizona, research centers like HonorHealth, Mayo Clinic and the University of Arizona Cancer Center are helping test the next generation of treatments. Clinical trials have led to major advances in cancer care, gene therapy and other life-saving treatments.

Arizona · 09-09

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Arizona issues standing orders for flu, COVID vaccines ahead of respiratory season

Arizona · 09-09

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Arizona health officials issue orders to preserve timely access to flu and COVID vaccines

Arizona health officials are ensuring residents can still get flu and COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies during the 2026–27 respiratory illness season, even if federal recommendations are unclear or delayed. Normally, Arizona pharmacists need a vaccine to be recommended by a federal advisory committee or authorized through a prescription. Because...

Arizona · 09-09

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Scottsdale Recovery Center expands specialty treatment programs for pregnant women and Native American communities

Scottsdale Recovery Center has expanded its continuum of care with two specialty treatment programs designed to support pregnant and postpartum women and Native American tribal members. The programs combine evidence-based clinical care with medical, behavioral health and recovery services tailored to the needs of each population. The Pregnant and Postpartum...

Scottsdale, AZ · 09-08

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AHCCCS Launches KeepMyAHCCCS.com to Help Arizonans Prepare for New Medicaid Work Requirements

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), together with community partners from across the state, announces the launch of KeepMyAHCCCS.com, a new online resource designed to help members, stakeholders, advocates, providers, and community partners understand federal Medicaid work requirements established under H.R.1, Section 71119, which take effect January 1, 2027.

Arizona · 09-09

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Arizona acts on flu and COVID vaccines ahead of flu season

Arizona issued standing orders for flu and COVID vaccines, letting pharmacists give shots without waiting for federal guidance.

Arizona · 09-09