Arizona Health News

2nd measles case reported in Coconino County with public exposure details...
Serena O'Sullivan

2nd measles case reported in Coconino County with public exposure details

Measles is now spreading in northern Arizona, according to Coconino County health officials.
2 days ago
The number of heat-related deaths in the Phoenix area declined for the second consecutive year in 2...
Kevin Stone

After Valley heat-related deaths declined in 2025, officials want trend to continue

The number of heat-related deaths in the Phoenix area declined for the second consecutive year in 2025, and local officials are hoping to keep the trend going.
10 days ago
U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine announces a $4.75 million DOJ settlement with Tri-City Cardiology ...
David Iversen

$4.75M DOJ settlement ends federal probe into Phoenix-area cardiology practice

A Phoenix-area cardiology office and three of its physicians have agreed to pay $4.75 million to settle allegations they performed medically unnecessary vein ablations and falsified records to justify the procedures, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
21 days ago
HonorHealth Mako team is first in the nation to use new handheld robotics surgery tool. (Photo cour...
David Iversen

HonorHealth performs nation’s 1st surgery using new handheld robotic device

HonorHealth has become the first health system in the nation to perform joint replacement surgery using Stryker's new handheld robotic device, completing more than 55 procedures since January.
23 days ago
Arizona families with children on the autism spectrum rallied at the State Capitol Thursday to prot...
Heidi Hommel

Arizona families left scrambling after Medicaid drops two autism therapy providers from coverage

Arizona families with children on the autism spectrum rallied at the State Capitol Thursday to protest the two largest providers of applied behavioral analysis therapy being dropped by the state’s Medicaid program known as AHCCCS.
28 days ago
A study co-authored by a Valley doctor found that subtle changes in driving behavior could be an ea...
Colton Krolak

Driving behavior could be early sign of dementia, study co-authored by Valley doctor finds

A study co-authored by a Valley doctor found that subtle changes in driving behavior could be an early sign of dementia.
28 days ago
A sign marks the entrance to an Arizona state prison. A federal judge has ordered the state’s pri...
David Iversen

Gov. Katie Hobbs pushes back on federal takeover of Arizona prison health care

A federal judge has placed Arizona’s prison health‑care system under receivership after years of inadequate medical care and preventable deaths. State officials dispute the decision, citing recent investments and planned reforms.
1 month ago
OASIS Hospital allegedly paid the doctors by giving them bonds and then paying them interest on tho...
David Iversen

Phoenix-based OASIS Hospital pays $5.6M after feds allege doctors were paid for patient referrals

A Phoenix surgery center will pay $5.6 million after federal investigators said it made improper payments to local doctors that could have influenced patient referrals, violating anti‑kickback laws.
1 month ago
AZ AG leading childhood vaccine policies lawsuit...
Serena O'Sullivan

Kris Mayes leads new lawsuit challenging RFK Jr.’s changes to childhood vaccine policies

The attorneys general of Arizona and California are leading a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's childhood vaccine policies.
1 month ago
Tucson couple sentenced for pandemic assistance fraud...
Serena O'Sullivan

Southern Arizona couple sentenced for pandemic assistance fraud

A Tucson couple has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a fraud scheme involving pandemic unemployment assistance funds.
1 month ago
Health officials reported a new measles exposure from last month at Phoenix Sky Harbor Internationa...
Kevin Stone

Health officials report measles exposure at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Health officials reported a new measles exposure from last month at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
2 months ago
Phoenix hospital...
Bailey Leasure

Phoenix hospital performs groundbreaking heart valve procedure

A Phoenix hospital became the first in the nation to successfully perform a new procedure aimed at treating patients with leaky heart valves. 
2 months ago
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Bailey Leasure

Arizona health department launches data-rich Community Profiles tool

The Arizona Department of Health Services announced it has launched a new tool that provides public health information in one place for Arizona residents.
2 months ago
Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions...
Associated Press

Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees

A judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict an amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.
2 months ago
generic drug prices Kris Mayes two settlements...
Payne Moses

Arizona AG announces settlements over generic drug prices

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced two settlements worth $17.85 million with a pair of companies over generic drug prices.
2 months ago
Maricopa County health officials reported a new exposure Wednesday as part of a recent measles outb...
Kevin Stone

Maricopa County health officials report another measles exposure in East Valley

Maricopa County health officials reported a new exposure Wednesday as part of a recent measles outbreak in the East Valley.
2 months ago
measles spread Valley confirmed 2026...
Payne Moses

Maricopa County officials confirm measles spread in Valley, 2 new cases

Measles has officially begun to spread in the Valley after the first case of the disease was confirmed last week, according to Maricopa County health officials.
2 months ago
Arizona AG reaches settlement with SimonMed...
Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona AG announced settlement with SimonMed over billing practices

Arizona AG Kris Mayes announced a settlement with medical imaging service provider SimonMed in a lawsuit accusing the it of delaying refunds.
2 months ago
$750M Banner Health Scottsdale project hits hurdle...
Helena Wagner/Phoenix Business Journal

Banner Health’s $750M Scottsdale hospital project faces delay as planning vote postponed

A public vote on Banner Health’s proposed expansion to its multi-phased, $750 million Scottsdale Medical Campus has been delayed.
2 months ago
The Maricopa County of Department of Public Health issued a warning Friday about a possible measles...
Jeff Vinton

Maricopa County health officials warn of possible measles exposure at East Valley theater

The Maricopa County of Department of Public Health issued a warning Friday about a possible measles exposure at the Hale Theatre in Gilbert.
3 months ago
An Arizona couple has pleaded guilty to various charges in connection with a federal medical fraud ...
Kylie Werner

Arizona couple pleads guilty in federal medical fraud case

An Arizona couple has pleaded guilty to various charges in connection with a federal medical fraud case, according to officials.
3 months ago
This photo shows a young boy with measles after five to six days. (CDC file photo)...
Kevin Stone

Phoenix area’s 1st measles case of year confirmed by county health officials

Maricopa County health officials reported the Phoenix area’s first measles case of 2026 on Thursday.
3 months ago
Arizona sports medicine center being built in Scottsdale at future Sierra Bloom campus...
Serena O'Sullivan

Medical office building under construction at new mixed-use wellness campus in Scottsdale

Construction has officially begun on the Arizona Sports Medicine Center, a 34,000‑square‑foot medical office building in Scottsdale.
3 months ago
Gifthealth, a healthtech startup, to create 200 jobs in Mesa...
Amy Edelen/Phoenix Business Journal

Ohio-based health tech startup opens pharmacy in East Valley

Gifthealth, a Columbus, Ohio-based healthtech startup, is expanding to Arizona with a new pharmacy in Mesa that will create 200 new jobs.
3 months ago