AHCCCS Proposal Expands Access to a Full Year of Birth Control AZPHA Submitted Comments Supporting the Move
Last week AHCCCS proposed a change to their pharmacy policy to make it easier for Medicaid members to get an extended supply of contraceptives. The proposed change (to AMPM Policy 310-V) allows AHCCCS members to get a 12-month supply of oral contraceptive products at one time. Non-oral contraceptive products could continue to be dispensed in supplies up to 90 days. The current policy limits all contraceptive products to a maximum 90-day supply. The revised
AZ’s First Rural Health Transformation Grants Target Overdose Prevention, Telehealth & Data Management
After months of planning (and missed timelines) Arizona finally released the first of the competitive grant opportunities under the Rural Health Transformation Program. AHCCCS posted the Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative Request for Grant Applications last week. Applications are due August 7, 2026. Here’s the full grant announcement and application information. The other two grants focus on Medical Diagnostic Equipment and EHR upgrades and Telehealth Digital Transformation State Turns in Revised Rural Health Transformation Grant Proposal The
Public Health Journalism this Week
New ACLU report says ICE uses force by default : NPR Maricopa County has reported 21 measles cases in 2026 Measles continues to spread in Arizona. Confirmed cases increased in June Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads to 34 states; Arizona reports 19 cases Michigan leading U.S. in cyclosporiasis. AZ has cases, too Rising number of cyclosporiasis cases sparks national investigation After the Hacienda Healthcare rape, Arizona built a group home watchdog. Now
Arizona Grant Opportunities (Compiled by the Vitalyst Health Foundation)
NEW Due July 9th: Cigna Military Mental Health Grant NEW Due July 10th:Pathways Impact Fund Due July 10th: FY26 Transit-Oriented Development (TDO) Planning Pilot NEW Due July 14th: USDOJ Housing Assistance for DV Victims Due July 14th: The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Due July 15th: Spark Good Local Grants NEW Due July 17: City of Phx Fast-Track Initiative Sponsorship Opportunities Due July 29th: W.T. Grant Foundation Rsch on Reducing Inequality Grants NEW Due July 31: Overwatch Alliance Grants NEW
Public Health Journalism this Week
Florence ICE facility measles outbreak grows to seven cases Arizona ICE facility reports 7 measles cases What to know about coming AHCCCS work requirements Arizona Corporation Commission finalizes repeal of energy efficiency standards A new agreement will more than triple SRP’s wind power resources by the end of next year
Arizona’s Ballot Measures: The Wording Behind the Materials Voters Get
Every couple of years, Arizona voters face a slate of ballot propositions. In advance of the election, voters get a publicity pamphlet with information to help them decide how to vote on the measures. The Voter Publicity Pamphlet that mailed to voter households in September contains: the actual statutory language of the proposition (specialized language that’s not easy to understand); a summary of each proposition developed by the Arizona Legislative Council; arguments for and