Press Release

September 18, 2023 The Health System Alliance of Arizona (the Alliance), which includes Arizona’s largest healthcare provider networks and employers, including Abrazo Health, Banner Health, Carondelet Health, Dignity Health, HonorHealth, and Northern Arizona Healthcare and collectively, represents approximately 80% of hospitalrelated care in the Arizona, expresses strong concerns with components of H.R. 5378, known as […]

Phoenix, AZ– The Health System Alliance of Arizona CEO Brittney Kaufmann issued the following statement regarding the the healthcare investments included in the FY2023 budget: The Health System Alliance of Arizona thanks Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Legislature for passing a sound budget that prioritizes and strategically invests in areas critical to the health and wellbeing of

Phoenix, AZ– In honor of National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week starting May 6, the Arizona Nurses Association, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association and the Health System Alliance of Arizona are recognizing Arizona’s healthcare heroes for their continued dedication and service in caring for Arizona patients.   “For the past few years, nurses at the

Phoenix, AZ– The Health System Alliance of Arizona CEO Brittney Kaufmann issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.B. 2691 (health care workforce; grants programs): On behalf of the Health System Alliance of Arizona, representing nearly 80,000 health care employees, we thank members of the Arizona House of Representatives for supporting H.B. 2691. For

Phoenix, AZ–The Health System Alliance of Arizona CEO Brittney Kaufmann released the following statement regarding Governor Ducey’s announcement to provide more resources to Arizona hospitals: “We appreciate Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services allocating additional resources to the health care delivery system to alleviate the demand on our hospitals and provide additional post-acute beds. These

Phoenix, AZ– The Health System Alliance of Arizona is pleased to announce Brittney Kaufmann as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kaufmann was selected by the Board of Directors following an extensive statewide search to lead the organization during a critical time for Arizona’s health care industry. The Health System Alliance of Arizona represents the largest

Phoenix, AZ– The Health System Alliance of Arizona issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19 vaccine distribution: “Member hospitals of the Health System Alliance of Arizona have been proud to assist the state and Maricopa County to jump start a large scale and county-wide COVID-19 vaccination system to vaccinate qualifying individuals including frontline health care workers, teachers and

Phoenix, AZ– The Health System Alliance of Arizona issued the following statement regarding Governor Doug Ducey’s 2021 Policy Agenda: “As the largest health systems representing 80% of care provided in this state, we appreciate Governor Ducey prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in his policy agenda. Our health systems were key partners in the early stages

Phoenix, AZ- The Health System Alliance of Arizona Executive Director Jennifer Carusetta issued the following statement regarding the importance of maintaining local mask mandates: “The Health System Alliance of Arizona strongly supports maintaining existing mask mandates within local jurisdictions across the state.  The evidence is clear: wearing a mask reduces the spread of COVID-19 within

Phoenix, AZ—The Health System Alliance of Arizona announced today the recipients of the 2020 Legislator of the Year Awards: Senator J.D. Mesnard Senator David Gowan Representative Regina Cobb All three legislators championed policies during the 2020 Legislative session that protected patients and Arizona’s health care delivery system. The Health System Alliance of Arizona Legislator of