HSAAZ

We provide advocacy, education and partnership to policymakers, business leaders and stakeholders to ensure sustainable, quality-driven healthcare in Arizona.

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

Hospitals are vital to our state’s quality of life and financial health. We not only provide 24/7 care but also help strengthen economic development opportunities, attract and expand business development, and create hundreds of thousands of local jobs. #HospitalWeek

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

Healthcare professionals provide compassionate care to patients during all of life's big moments. Thank you to employees who serve Arizonans each day in our health systems across the state. #HospitalWeek

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Hospitals and health systems are ready to care for patients 24/7, 365 days a year. Join us in celebrating National Hospital Week to thank those who keep our community healthy. #HospitalWeek

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

Last week, we had the privilege of meeting with @HHSGov Regional Director @ErinTawney to talk about issues impacting hospitals and health systems ability to deliver care to Arizonans. Thank you for a great discussion around our shared goal of improving people's lives while simultaneously driving down costs by addressing chronic disease & creating better access to preventative healthcare.

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

We are proud to share that HSAA CEO @BSKaufmann has been selected for the Sun Devil 100 Class of 2026. This recognition highlights her achievements as an innovative business leader. Congrats! @ASU_Alumni

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Thank you @aaed for inviting HSAA CEO @BSKaufmann to speak about federal policy changes in healthcare and the impact on local economies.

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

Congratulations @ASU for earning preliminary accreditation for the new John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering.

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[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

Congratulations to HSAA CEO @BSKaufmann for being recognized as a 2025 Women Achievers of the Year! Thank you for your commitment to protecting Arizona's healthcare Industry! #womenachieversarizona

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We are proud of our Alliance members who are all part of the top 50 employers in the state. https://t.co/Y9y0Ic4Na2

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Health systems play a crucial role in our state providing thousands of high-quality jobs, contributing to Arizona’s economic strength, and improving the health and well-being of Arizonans.

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

Thank you to @phxchamber for a wonderful Workforce Summit! It was great to learn about better ways employers can hire & retain veterans and how the @phxchamberfound is working to aid the business community. These conversations will help us meet the growing needs of our state!

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

Great panel at @AZChamber Policy Summit on the importance of child care to AZ's economy. Affordability, availability & flexibility for parents is critical. Thanks to Allison Gregg of @NAHFlagstaff @NAHVerdeValley for sharing how it impacts healthcare as a 24/7, on-site industry.

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

HSAAZ wants to thank the @phxchamber for hosting their annual Workforce Summit! In healthcare, workforce conversations are vital to meet the care needs of our growing state. We appreciate the continued conversations and partnership to meet our workforce needs.

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

HSAA President & CEO @BSKaufmann joined Horizon on Arizona PBS to discuss the far-reaching negative consequences H.R. 1 will have on the healthcare of every Arizonan. Learn more.👇

https://t.co/0mNG5gvPdv

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

The Health System Alliance of Arizona expresses profound concern and disappointment following the narrow, party-line passage of H.R. 1, "The One Big Beautiful Bill," by Congress. This legislative action includes numerous provisions that will severely destabilize Arizona’s healthcare delivery system.

This decision by Congress poses far-reaching negative consequences for the healthcare of every Arizonan. We anticipate a significant increase in the number of uninsured individuals in our state and other significant hinderances to serving our growing and aging population. Substantial damage to the economic well-being of Arizona's towns, cities, counties, and the entire state will occur.

The historic cuts to Medicaid funding within H.R. 1 will directly impact the capacity of our hospitals and health systems to deliver essential services to all Arizonans, not just those relying on Medicaid. These changes will inevitably force individuals seeking care into emergency departments instead of allowing them to access timely and appropriate care. This will lead to hospitals shouldering increased unpaid costs, which will ultimately drive up healthcare premiums for everyone.

If you've already faced difficulties finding a doctor, securing appointments with specialists, or experiencing long waits in emergency departments, these challenges are poised to worsen significantly as a direct result of Congressional action. Arizona’s healthcare providers and the State of Arizona cannot absorb the magnitude of these cuts without having to make immediate and difficult decisions.

Despite the immense challenges presented by the passage of H.R. 1, the Health System Alliance of Arizona remains steadfast in our mission to provide high-quality and accessible healthcare for all Arizonans. We will continue to advocate tirelessly for the healthcare needs of our communities.

[American Hospital Association @ahahospitals]

AHA President and CEO on Senate passage of One Big Beautiful Bill: “The real-life consequences of these nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts – the largest ever proposed by Congress – will result in irreparable harm to our health care system. We urge the House to mitigate this legislation and protect access to health care for patients and communities. ” https://t.co/pJgvq6Pja5

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

"We are going to do everything we can to make clear the impacts it will have on the state, and hopefully our members of Congress will do the right thing and stop this from going into law," Hobbs said. "Because it will devastate not just Arizona, it will devastate many states, and we don't have the capacity to mitigate these cuts." @GovernorHobbs

#ProtectAHCCCS #ProtectMedicaid #ProtectAZHealthcare

[azcentral @azcentral]

Arizona can’t cover Medicaid hit from Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ governor says https://t.co/dUBU0YFG15

[HSAAZ @HealthSystemsAZ]

STATEMENT: SENATE VOTE ENDANGERS HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR ARIZONA’S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS—CHILDREN, SENIORS, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The "One Big Beautiful Bill," which narrowly passed the Senate this morning with a vote of 51-50, threatens to damage Arizona’s healthcare delivery system, greatly increase the number of uninsured in the State, and cause significant harm to the economy. As passed by the Senate, the legislation would severely hamper hospitals' ability to provide essential care across the state to every patient—not just those on Medicaid.

The Health System Alliance of Arizona, representing approximately 80% of hospital-related care in the state, opposes several provisions of the Senate bill. Our member organizations, including Abrazo Health, Banner Health, Carondelet Health, Dignity Health, HonorHealth, and Northern Arizona Healthcare, operate in over 40 Arizona cities and towns and employ over 88,000 individuals. We see firsthand the critical role AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, plays as a lifeline for over 2 million Arizonans, including low-income families, seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, and pregnant mothers. AHCCCS is also a vital component in maintaining Arizona’s overall healthcare delivery system for all residents.

The bill passed by the Senate proposes unprecedented cuts to Medicaid funding. Should the House pass this bill, it will create immense damage to Arizona's healthcare infrastructure. The projected payment reductions to hospitals and doctors are staggering, escalating annually to a total of $7.8 billion through 2032, averaging $1.1 billion in cuts per year. Furthermore, the draft language mandates a 10% annual reduction to payment and quality incentive programs. These programs are crucial for covering the costs hospitals and health systems incur to ensure timely and quality care access for every community.

Hospitals and doctors are already underpaid by government programs for the critical healthcare services they provide. This bill will exacerbate this long-standing issue of underpayment to a breaking point, threatening the very foundation of our healthcare infrastructure. If you have experienced challenges finding a doctor, getting in to see a specialist, or endured long wait times in an emergency department, these problems will only worsen due to the actions Congress is taking.

Lawmakers are aware of the severe impact these cuts will have on hospital funding, evidenced by their attempts to offer one-time funding to rural hospitals. However, the rural funding will not begin to offset the extensive cuts, nor will it address the systemic damage this bill inflicts upon the entire healthcare ecosystem.

Arizona’s healthcare providers and the State of Arizona simply cannot absorb the magnitude of the cuts that the Senate has just approved. The responsibility now falls to the House of Representatives to reject this harmful legislation and protect their constituents and communities from harm. We urge the House to prioritize the health and well-being of all Arizonans and ensure our healthcare system remains robust and accessible.