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PHX EV Healthcare Council | April 4th

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March 7, 2018 News & Media, PHXEV Healthcare Council , ,

Join us on April 4th for as we host our first PHX EV Healthcare Council of 2018. The meeting will take place from 7:30am- 9:30am at Adelante Healthcare in Mesa (1705 W Main St., Mesa 85201).

The April 4th meeting will feature several important topic areas including:

  • A discussion of the State of Arizona’s response to the opioid addiction crisis,
  • An overview of the Vitalyst Health Foundation Community Health improvement initiatives and,
  • A presentation on trends in medical transport/ambulance services.

In addition, there will be a presentation on the challenges of meeting behavioral health service needs of East Valley residents. Finally, the new President/CEO of the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Dr. Michael Lawton will be introduced and welcomed to the PHX East Valley. He will discuss his vision for the future of this vital health care asset that serves critical needs of patients from throughout the world.

The meeting is open to East Valley Partnership (EVP) members, Chamber of Commerce members, community and government leaders. There is no cost to attend, but online registration is requested.

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PHX EV Healthcare Council – November 28th

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October 31, 2017 EVP News, Meetings & Events, News & Media, PHXEV Healthcare Council ,

PHX EV Healthcare Council

 

 

 

DATE/TIME:    Tuesday, November 28, 2017 | 7:30 – 9:30 AM
LOCATION:      A.T. Still University (Exact location on campus TBA)

We are pleased to host an event that will focus on healthcare related topics that impact the PHX East Valley communities and all of us as individuals.

Attendees will learn about plans for new healthcare facilities in our region and will hear an up to date report on the national healthcare debate. There will also be a panel discussion by local experts on changes that can be expected in healthcare technology and service delivery systems over the next decade.

There is no cost to attend, but online registration is requested in order to prepare for food/drink and seating purposes.

The meeting is open to East Valley Partnership (EVP) members, Chamber of Commerce members, community and government leaders. We encourage you to forward these meetings details on to anyone in your organization that is interested in healthcare issues of regional or national significance.

 

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February Legislative Update

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February 13, 2017 News & Media , , , , ,

Arizona’s 53rd State Legislature is early in their session and over 700 bills have been introduced. Members of our EVP Advocacy & Government Relations Committee are receiving weekly updates from our government public relations firm Triadovcates. A few highlights from the recent update include the following:

Health Care: Another possible storm cloud appeared on the budget horizon with the release of analysis by ASU Professor Lee McPheeters indicating that repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and the loss of the Medicaid coverage that was included, would have a multi-billion impact on the State’s economy.  This puts even more urgency on Gov. Ducey’s efforts to work with the federal delegation to find a suitable replacement.

Economic Development: HB 2492, Jobs, Incentives, Credits and Grants was introduced before the deadline by Representative Weninger.  This bill is responsive to the Competitiveness Initiatives section of the EVP policy priorities.   The bill includes a suite of ideas to protect and promote Arizona’s manufacturing base, including adjustments to the current R&D tax credit, the development of a job creation fund, and other ideas.

Three other bills that are closely being tracked:

  • HB 2152 Arizona Emissions Bank; Credit
  • SB 1212, Angel Investor Tax Credit Expansion
  • HB 2213, GPLET Reform

Education: Battle lines are forming at the Legislature regarding two proposals in both the House and Senate to revise and expand the existing Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.

Transportation: As a partnership, we formally entered a vote of support for Senate Bill 1025 to the Senate Judiciary Committee. This bill is an ADOT sponsored bill to provide Absolute Immunity on our State freeways.

Other:  A series of measures were heard and passed in House Government that would change the rules for ballot initiatives, including one proposal (HCR 2002), that would refer to the ballot the question of repealing the “Voter Protection Act” (aka Prop 105).  This act requires a ¾ vote of the Legislature to change any voter approved initiative, and only “in furtherance” of the initiative’s intent.

 

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