Paula Blankenship

2 months ago | thehertelreport.com | Paula Blankenship |CMS Rules

Last year, the Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers, including sub-awardees, the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health and Adelante Healthcare, were among the organizations in Arizona that received $3.5 million in CMS navigator funding to educate underserved and vulnerable populations about affordable health insurance options in their communities.

Nov 6, 2024 | thehertelreport.com | Paula Blankenship

Arizona News, News, Open, Top of The Day Start 2025 with the latest market intelligence on national and Arizona managed care operations at The Hertel Report’s bi-annual State of the State conference. Join us Friday, January 31, at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale for insights on Medicare Advantage, the ACA Marketplace, Medicaid (AHCCCS), Accountable Care Organizations, and the industry’s shift to value-based payments.

Oct 23, 2024 | thehertelreport.com | Paula Blankenship

Reports have shown Arizona is falling far behind the pack on adult mental healthcare and ranks among the lowest in the country because of its prevalence of mental illness and limited access to mental healthcare. According to CMS data, the nation’s highest psychiatric readmission rate was 35% in contrast to a 13.4% readmission rate at Valleywise Health, the fifth lowest rate in the country.

Oct 16, 2024 | thehertelreport.com | Paula Blankenship

The performance audit and sunset review of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) found numerous flaws within the department statutorily responsible for regulating the insurance industry and financial institutions in Arizona, such as banks and credit unions as well as financial service professionals and/or business entities. The department also administers programs to deter automobile theft in the state.

Oct 9, 2024 | thehertelreport.com | Paula Blankenship

According to the nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank, The Grand Canyon Institute, Arizona is increasingly falling behind in its efforts to attract the next generation of physicians with increasing numbers of emergency room and OBGYN residency applicants expressing concerns about providing comprehensive training in states with restrictive abortion laws; residency applicants in Arizona fell by 18.3% in the 2023-2024 cycle, far more than the national average of +0.4%.