New Arizona rural health plan cuts $33 million, focuses on workforce Monday Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has revised the state's rural health spending plan after receiving less federal funding than expected. The state will receive $167 million, which is $33 million less than the original $200 million plan. Workforce development remains the top priority, despite a nearly $10 million cut in its allocation. Read more
Image Arizona sees fewer ACA enrollees in 2026 Jan. 16, 2026 Dr. Derksen interviewed about expiring tax credits for ACA plans and declining enrollment. Read more
Image Insurance premiums rise for ACA enrollees Jan. 6, 2026 The Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium subsidies expired at the end of 2025, affecting the vast majority of enrollees who relied on reduced health insurance costs. Read more
Trump administration’s rural health aid falls short for Arizona Dec. 31, 2025 The Trump administration is giving Arizona about two-thirds of what Gov. Katie Hobbs sought in newly available federal aid to help shore up rural health care. Read more
Image Health care costs for Arizonans expected to rise as ACA subsidies expire Dec. 12, 2025 In Arizona alone, more than 400,000 people get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. With days left before Congress breaks for the holiday, thousands of Arizonans could see their premiums double or even triple in price. Read more
Congress Cut Medicaid. It Could Devastate Rural Hospital Staffing Dec. 10, 2025 Federal cuts to health care means health centers will have less funding — and less staffing — while trying to serve more uninsured patients. Read more
Image Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ cuts ties with one of Maricopa’s two OBGYNs Nov. 26, 2025 AzCRH workforce report cited in article on widening maternal healthcare provider shortage Read more
‘Ghost networks’ leave Arizona families searching for behavioral health care Nov. 21, 2025 Companies that operate private Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans have inflated and inaccurate lists of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and other mental health providers they say are available to subscribers, a recent report from HHS found. Read more