AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCardiac Care: HonorHealth performed the first open-heart surgery at Four Peaks Medical Center, expanding access to advanced care in Arizona. Pet Health: Arizona’s first New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in animals; officials are urging pet owners to watch for signs of infestation and seek veterinary care. Hospital Rankings: Mayo Clinic Arizona improved in seven specialties in Newsweek’s latest rankings. Flood Response: TRICARE authorized temporary prescription-refill waivers for Arizona as flooding disrupted communities. Insurance Costs: ACA premiums in Arizona are rising nearly 28%, and 66,000 people have already left the market, raising concerns about affordability and coverage. Medicaid Protections: A federal judge blocked a rule requiring chronically ill Arizonans to prove their conditions limit their ability to work, protecting access for medically vulnerable enrollees.
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