Damien Johnson

Director of Government Relations. I talk about sports and healthcare.

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

@RyanHoliday Absolutely! 👍

[AzHHA @azhospitalassn]

A meaningful step forward for Arizona families 👶

SB1253 allows parents to safely surrender a newborn at the hospital of birth—no discharge required. Expanding safe options during critical moments.

Thank you to @JDMesnard for sponsoring this legislation.

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

Thank you to the members of the House for your unanimous support today for SB1253. It is an important clarifying amendment to the law that enables a mother to exercise her safe haven rights immediately after birth in a hospital.

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

Draymond Green just couldn’t help himself with getting thrown out for that.

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

@Suns

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

Keep it going @Suns!!

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

Denials are rising. Transparency is lagging.

This article reinforces the need for better visibility into how claims and prior authorizations are handled.

SB1628 is a step toward real accountability in Arizona—because data drives better decisions. #AZleg

https://t.co/2YeGKECMrx

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

By distinguishing between what we can and cannot control, it becomes clear that only our choices, deeds, words, and thoughts deserve our focus. -@dailystoic

[AzHHA @azhospitalassn]

SB1628 is an AzHHA priority bill that would improve transparency around insurance claims and prior authorization denials—helping protect patients.

Thank you @SenatorAngius for sponsoring SB1628.

Read a recent op‑ed ⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/O8L7f105xB

@AZSenateGOP @AZHouseGOP

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

SB1628 brings accountability to prior authorization and claims decisions by requiring real, Arizona-specific data reporting.

Transparency isn’t duplication. It’s accountability. Thank you, @SenatorAngius, for leading this effort!

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#azleg

https://t.co/YxFKCh3GOk

[AzHHA @azhospitalassn]

SB1628 passed out of the House HHS yesterday, moving Arizona closer to consistent, usable reporting on claims and prior‑authorization denials.

Grateful to see momentum for providers and patients statewide.

Watch @djohnsaz's full testimony: https://t.co/kytDtJXfCL

[AzHHA @azhospitalassn]

HB2049 passed Senate HHS this morning with a unanimous 7–0 vote. 🎗️

This bill helps expand rural access to radiation therapy while maintaining strong safety standards. A meaningful step forward for Arizona cancer patients.

Watch @djohnsaz's testimony: https://t.co/pMycFMv9OQ

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

Arizona consumers deserve transparency when it comes to denials of claims and prior authorizations. HB2182 will give just that.

[AzHHA @azhospitalassn]

📣 HB2182, one of AzHHA’s priority measures, was heard and passed unanimously on Monday.

This bill promotes greater transparency and accountability in how health insurers process claims and prior authorizations.

Watch @djohnsaz's full testimony: https://t.co/GuARc01ewi

[AzHHA @azhospitalassn]

🏥HB2176, sponsored by @JWilloughbyAZ, passed the House committee 12-0 yesterday.

The bill strengthens healthcare institution licensing and complaint oversight while aligning Arizona standards with CMS.

Thank you to the committee members for their support!

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

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[McNeil @REFLOG18]

Me making sure the green is clear from 260 yards out before I top it 20 yards

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

Balance, for me, has become about learning to hold more than one thing at once without dropping what matters most.

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

@TheSunDevils Setting THE example!

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

Cardinals put Marvin Harrison Jr. back in the game!

[Damien Johnson @djohnsaz]

If your attention is always elsewhere, waiting for something bigger or more exciting, you miss the only place life actually happens. #FridayThoughts