Tucson Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani had drawn a line in the sand, saying he couldn’t vote for a budget bill that cut Medicaid. Five weeks later, he strolled across that line, voting for a Trump-endorsed spending plan that cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid.

First year rural health "pity fund" awards from the federal government averaged $200 million. Arizona got less than that.

HHS’ decision to allow Arizona to cut its Medicaid rolls by a quarter million people may open the door for other states to implement similar cuts, according to a report by Kaiser Health News. Years ago, under a federal waiver, Arizona expanded its ...

Arizona’s behavioral health system is already stretched to the breaking point. For many people dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders or other mental health issues, waiting weeks — or even months — for an appointment can turn ...