Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers - AACHC

03/18/2026

340B Advocacy at an all-time high! To get in on the action, check out (and share) our last video featuring Jessica Yanow, our President and CEO, then head to aachc.quorum.us to learn more. Check out today’s Alliance Advocacy Update to hear about our advocacy success and the resolutions that may be appearing on your ballot this November.

03/09/2026

The 340B program helps Community Health Centers provide affordable medications to the people who need them most.

Through this program, health centers can purchase medications at a discount from pharmaceutical companies. Those savings don’t come from taxpayers—they come from drug manufacturer profits and are reinvested directly into patient care. That means lower costs for patients and stronger community health services.

But now, pharmaceutical companies are trying to limit where patients can fill their prescriptions. Instead of picking them up at a trusted neighborhood pharmacy, patients may need to travel farther to a single designated location.

For many people, especially seniors, families, and patients managing chronic conditions, that extra barrier can make it harder to access the medications they rely on.

The 340B program helps keep care local and supports the pharmacies patients know and trust. Take five minutes today to contact your elected officials and tell them to protect 340B contract retail pharmacies and the patients who depend on them.

03/04/2026

AACHC President and CEO Yanow joined Dr. Rhiannon Winsor of VBCare Network, LLC on the Exam Room Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the forces shaping primary care in Arizona and across the country.

The discussion covers the role of Community Health Centers, the policy and workforce pressures facing primary care, and what the future may hold for access to care.

The full conversation is available in three segments:

Part 1
https://youtu.be/giJxH_cxnm4

Part 2
https://youtu.be/XSOV8SN2XrU

Part 3
https://youtu.be/7xGz5-3__-o

In Part One of this three-part series, The Exam Room welcomes back Jessica Yanow, president and CEO of the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers, for...

02/25/2026

We’re approaching the 50‑day mark at the Arizona State Legislature, and several key priorities are emerging for Community Health Centers. Now more than ever, it’s essential for the CHC community to speak up about the issues that matter most. Ready to get involved at the State Capitol? Sign up for our advocacy calls to action at aachc.quorum.us and make your voice heard.

02/20/2026

Congratulations, Terros Health! Thank you for inviting AACHC, President and CEO to join in.

02/20/2026

Midwestern University is joining the Alliance Annual Conference this year by sponsoring the Clinical Leaders Meeting & Reception in support of health center leaders across the state of Arizona. A big Alliance shoutout to Midwestern. Thank you!

02/19/2026

United Healthcare Community Plan will be joining us once again at the Alliance Annual Conference. We are so grateful they will be a Breakfast Sponsor. We appreciate the support of all our sponsors that bring this conference to life for health center staff and leaders in Arizona. Thank you!

02/18/2026

Maternal health partners gathered for the Alliance Maternal Health Convening to foster efficient cross program collaboration and to share evidence-based practices to support improved maternal health outcomes. Pictured: Laurie Wood, Executive Director of Arizona Perinatal Trust and Martin Celaya, Bureau Chief, Assessment and Evaluation, Arizona Department of Health Services.

02/17/2026

Our friends at Molina Healthcare will be joining us at the Alliance Annual Conference, April 15-16 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. We are grateful for Molina's sponsorship of our Keynote Speaker, Leith States, a physician-executive with over 15 years of experience leading transformation at the highest levels of government, medicine, and public health. Thank you Molina!

02/13/2026

SUD health center employees are invited to this special day of collaboration and resources. Participants are encouraged to come and share knowledge, best practices, connect and learn from each other's wisdom. You can reserve your spot here: https://aachc.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp?.

02/12/2026

It's official. Mercy Care is the Title Sponsor for the 2026 Alliance Annual Conference April 15-16 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. Thank you Mercy Care for your continued support. We appreciate all you do to support the health centers of Arizona.

02/11/2026

This one is filling up fast! Find out how to implement AI into your health center. What's best for your team? How do you start? What can AI contribute to make workflows easier? This two-day strategy webinar will answer all your questions. Plan to join us March 17 & 18 virtually. Reserve your spot here: https://aachc.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2026377&group=