Arizona Medical Association (ArMA)

🎉 ArMA's 2024 Legislative Report is available NOW! Our most anticipated publication, the Legislative Report distills more than 5,000 hours of complex, nuanced healthcare lobbying into one digestible summary. Whether you skim or dive head-first into the details, our report is your key to the world of healthcare policy in Arizona. An informed advocate is a formidable advocate. Download our report today here! https://lnkd.in/g7HzseXP #arizonamedicine #arizonapolitics #azmedicine #azdoctors #doctorsvote

🌟 In honor of #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth and National Latino Physicians Day (October 1), we're proud to highlight the work, career, and passion of ArMA member, Ricardo Correa MD,EdD,FACP,FACE, FAPCR,FACMQ,CMQ ! ❤️ Dr. Correa spent his early life in Panama before moving to the United States for residency. Now, Dr. Correa is a cornerstone of Arizona's medical community and the Arizona Medical Association, where he's been actively involved since 2017. As an academic "multihyphenate", he balances furthering his own medical education with teaching, inspiring, and leading the next generation of physicians. Dr. Correa serves as the Chair of ArMA's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Taskforce. As well, on top of these responsibilities, Dr. Correa serves patients at the Phoenix U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System through his military service. 🎉Dr. Correa has received much acclaim for his constant fight for diversity, inclusion, and equity in medicine. It earned him a position within Cell Mentor Magazine's 2020 "100 Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America." The recognition is nice, says Dr. Correa, "[but never] more important [than] doing what you love and [making] a difference". 🏛️University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix spotlighted Dr. Correa and his career for National Hispanic Heritage Month. And, ArMA had some further more questions for him! Swipe through to learn more about Dr. Correa, and if you want to dive deeper, click the link below to find University of Arizona's full article. #hispanicheritagemonth #nationallatinophysiciansday #latinophysicians #hispanicphysicians #arizonamedicine #memberspotlight #healthcareleader #healthcare #arizonahealth

Join Us for ArMA's Gourds & Games Happy Hour! 📅 Date: November 20, 2024 🕒 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: The Uncommon, Downtown Chandler, Arizona https://lnkd.in/dzAejQkk The Arizona Medical Association (ArMA) invites you to enjoy the peak of fall by unwinding and connecting with your peers at ArMA's Gourds & Games Happy Hour! Hosted at The Uncommon, a vibrant neon arcade in the heart of Downtown Chandler, this event offers the perfect opportunity to engage, build relationships, and celebrate a successful year together. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself in classic arcade games or simply enjoy great food and conversation, there’s something for everyone! What to Expect: 🍂 Arcade Games & Skee Ball – Unleash your competitive side with nostalgic video games. 🍂 Drinks & Appetizers – Complimentary refreshments to enjoy throughout the evening. 🍂 Raffle Prizes – Don’t miss your chance to win exciting giveaways! Ticket Prices: 🎟️ $10 for members 🎟️ $15 for non-members 🎟️ Free for physicians-in-training *Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Insperity, we’re offering discounted tickets to ArMA members (log in on our website to access your discount)! Register below for the event before October 20 and receive EXTRA RAFFLE TICKETS upon entry! 👾 The game is on for November 20... are you playing? https://lnkd.in/dzAejQkk

Tucsonians: this event is for YOU! Cozy up to fall in YOUR neck of the woods at Culinary Dropout this October 3rd for ArMA and Healthcare Leaders Association of Arizona's Fall Tucson Networking Event! 🍂When: October 3rd, 5:00-7:00PM 🍂Where: Culinary Dropout Grant Tucson (2543 E Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716) Enjoy delicious drinks and bites and savor the cooler temperatures in Culinary Dropout's indoor-outdoor concept while mingling among Arizona's top healthcare leaders and innovators. Special thank you to our sponsor, Milligan Lawless! 🎃Registration is free, but RSVP before spots run out (use the link below)! We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gWJARztt #aznetworking #healthcareprofessionals #azhealth #arizonamedicine #healthcareleadersofarizona #azmedicine #arizonaliving #professionaldevelopment

🌟 Thank you to everyone who attended our Advocacy Town Hall this week. Led by ArMA's Advocacy Team, our annual open forum welcomed physicians to share their input on legislative priorities for the year ahead. We heard our members loud and clear! We'll be continuing our attention to critical issues like Arizona's healthcare workforce shortage, administrative burdens, and insurer transparency. Our annual town hall is a key part of ArMA's member-driven advocacy strategy. With the physician community's input in hand, ArMA is crafting a strategic, formidable plan for the 2025 Legislative Session. Thank you to ArMA President Nadeem Kazi, MD, Legislative & Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Heidi Tavel, and Director of Government Relations Amanda Sheinson for leading us through this important discussion. 🗣️ What aspect of healthcare policy are you focused on as the 2025 Legislative Session approaches? Shed light on your concerns in the comments below. #arizonaadvocacy #arizonamedicine #azpolitics #azdoctors #healthcare #azhealthcare #workforceshortage 

ArMA is sounding the alarm on Arizona's dire healthcare workforce shortage. ArMA CEO Libby De Bie, CAE recently spoke with ABC15 Arizona about Governor Katie Hobbs' newly-established Workforce Cabinet, which seeks to create workforce solutions for all industries, including healthcare. Solutions are sorely needed. Arizona is expected to be short by more than 4,000 physicians in 2032. The growing shortage will continue to impact healthcare in Arizona, especially in rural areas of the state. Patients' access to care is becoming more and more jeopardized every day. ArMA is spearheading efforts to swiftly address the shortage, including the distribution of grant funding for medical education and legislation to fund workforce improvement at no cost to taxpayers. However, more support is needed. ArMA applauds Gov. Hobbs for focusing much needed attention on an issue impacting us all. We look forward to collaborating with her & her cabinet. https://lnkd.in/gKGCa6P5 #AZHealthcare #HealthcareWorkforce #TalentReadyAZ #ABC15News #AZMedicine #GovHobbs

🤔 Need help kickstarting your advocacy efforts? Set your plan to motion with ArMA's Advocacy Programs & Collaborations! (Full report available to download below!) https://lnkd.in/g7HzseXP 🏛️ ArMA is proud to be the authority of physician advocacy in Arizona! Whether it's succinct trainings/reports, or immersive hands-on opportunities at the State Capitol, ArMA delivers the tools Arizona physicians need to be formidable advocates. This year, ArMA is proud to offer its members: 🧑⚕️ 50 Years of the Doctor of the Day Program, a hands-on day for physicians at the AZ Capitol 📚 Advocacy University, a free virtual member-exclusive crash course in physician advocacy 🫀 and the Arizona Healthcare Advocacy Coalition, a collaborative effort amongst Arizona medical societies to unify the voice of organized medicine in Arizona! 🤔 How will you be a formidable advocate this year? Share your game plan below! #arizonamedicine #arizonahealthcare #azlegislature #azpolitics #azdoctors #azhealth #healthpolicy #advocacy #physician #physicianadvocacy 

🔦 We're proud to introduce Richard J. Gray, MD, FACS, as ArMA's September Member Spotlight! 🌟 Dr. Gray is the CEO of Mayo Clinic in Arizona. He joined the hospital's faculty in 2001, and he's been an integral member ever since. Under his leadership and vision, Mayo Clinic has consistently ranked #1 in the U.S. News & World Report. As he discusses in his interview with us, Dr. Gray's approach to care delivery prioritizes collaborative teamwork with multispecialty integration, thorough and unhurried patient examinations, personalized care with continuity, high-quality service with compassion, and efficient, advanced evaluations. Dr. Gray's compassionate philosophy earned him a spot in the U.S. News & World Report's Top 1% of Surgeons. 🫀Dr. Gray became an ArMA member in 1995. He is a long-time supporter of organized medicine because, according to him, "ArMA long been the leading voice in public policy for Arizona's 'House of Medicine.'" In turn, ArMA is proud to spotlight his excellence and achievements in medicine. We invite you to learn more about Dr. Gray's daily routine, vision for Mayo's future, and even his favorite movies in our full interview with him. Read our full discussion with Dr. Gray using the link below! https://lnkd.in/gxzUYBYu #memberspotlight #azmedicine #arizonadoctors #healthcareleaders #arizonamedicine #azleaders #azhealth #mayoclinic

👀 LAST CALL: FREE Happy Hour Mixer this Thursday! 🌅 ArMA, Healthcare Leaders Association of Arizona and more are coming together to “Unite the Healthcare Community” this Thursday, September 26! Come for the free happy hour filled with great drinks and delicious bites, but stay for the fantastic company! Enjoy the scenic The Original Aunt Chilada's patio while connecting with key Arizona healthcare leaders under the sunset! 📆 WHEN: This Thursday, September 26, 4:30-7:30 PM 📍 WHERE: Aunt Chilada’s (7330 Dreamy Draw Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020) ⌛️ Registration is FREE but spots are filling fast. Secure your spot through the link in our bio! We can’t wait to see you there! #arizonamedicine #healthcareleaders #arizonadoctors #healthnetworking #healthleaders https://lnkd.in/gyHqPifA

ICYMI: 2024 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 📊 To fully grasp the need for physician advocacy in Arizona and its impact on healthcare legislation, 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: • ⏰  ArMA's Advocacy Team devoted more than 𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 to advocating for physicians and their patients in the past year • 📧  We mobilized hundreds of medical professionals in sending over 𝟲𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 to their elected officials • 🏛️ ArMA tracked and influenced more than 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 • 🧑⚕️ And, we invited almost 𝟳𝟬 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 to participate in ArMA member-exclusive Doctor of the Day Program! What statistic from this year's Session By The Numbers impresses you the most? 🤔 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! #arizonamedicine #azpolitics #azlegislature #azhealthnews #azphysicians #azdoctors #physicianadvocacy