Hobbs Implements State Agency Hiring Freeze via a ‘Head Count Cap’
Governor Hobbs has ordered a hiring freeze for new state employees and instructed her department heads to send her a plan this week to cut $1.2 billion in spending out of their current and coming year budgets. That’s a 4% cut for the remainder of this fiscal year and a 2% reduction for next year. The letter reportedly sets out a “headcount cap” for agencies like the Ducey administration did
Public Health Journalism this Week
Hobbs’ budget letter points to cuts, hiring freeze for Arizona government | Daily Independent (yourvalley.net) Legal group says Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban is back in effect (azcentral.com) Syphilis is spreading rapidly in Maricopa County. This could slow it (azcentral.com) Arizona health care: Report finds wide inequities in performance (azcentral.com) Hobbs, Mayes launch website to help Arizona navigate changes to abortion laws (azmirror.com) Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for
The AZ Corporation Commission & Public Health (Part II): Clean Energy
At first glance, the Arizona Corporation Commission might seem like it has pretty much nothing to do with public health. But when you scratch the surface just a little, you’ll discover that the Commission does in fact influence public health in important ways. Last week we covered how the Commissioners have been using their authority to regulate electricity monopolies and how those decisions affect the social determinants of health. This week
Valleywise Health’s Dr. Michael White Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review
AzPHA member and Valleywise Health Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Michael White has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review in its 2024 national list of “180 Hospital and Health Systems Chief Medical Officers to Know.” He was one of 2 Arizona chief medical officers recognized. Dr. White is Chair of the Governing Board of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, a partnership that includes Valleywise Health,
Abortion Care Cessation Date in AZ: June 8
From the Arizona Republic’s Stephanie Innes: When does Arizona’s abortion ban take effect? Here’s what to know “The earliest that Arizona’s 1864 near-total abortion ban could take effect is June 8, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes wrote Friday in a letter to medical providers. Healthcare providers may continue providing abortions under the current law at least until June 8, Mayes wrote. Current law allows abortions up until 15 weeks gestation and makes an
The State of Adolescent Health in Arizona: A Status Report
As part of its commitment to lead the charge of advocating for youth, the Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health developed this comprehensive report – The State of Adolescent Health in Arizona: A Status Report. Crucial data indicators across Health & Wellness, Education & Workforce Development, Environment & Climate, Economic Wellbeing, and Family & Community, describe the state of adolescent health in Arizona. The array of indicators in this report provides a unique snapshot of