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Maricopa Integrated Health System
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Valleywise Health
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mihs.org
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1965
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Valleywise Health (formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System) is a public, county-operated teaching health system headquartered at 2601 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Arizona, serving as the primary safety-net provider for Maricopa County. It is owned and governed as a political subdivision of the county through the Maricopa County Special Health Care District, with a board-appointed leadership structure; Dr. Michael D. White, MD, MBA was nominated as President and CEO in 2025.

The system delivers a full continuum of care organized into three service lines: primary care (dental, vision, OB/GYN, pediatrics, pharmacy, telehealth), referral-based specialty services (pain management, cardiology, behavioral health, diabetes care, radiology, surgery), and emergency/trauma care anchored by the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center — established in 1965 and recognized as one of the largest civilian burn units in the nation, serving the entire southwestern United States. The operating footprint includes the Roosevelt Campus–Hospital, the Behavioral Health Annex, Desert Vista, and multiple health centers across the county. The underlying technology stack centers on Epic's MyChart patient portal, which enables self-scheduling, prescription refills, bill payment, and telehealth; the platform is integrated with 16+ language accessibility and financial-assistance workflows.

Revenue is generated through standard healthcare billing across insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay streams, supplemented by county-level tax support authorized via Proposition 409 (passed in 2025) and philanthropic contributions. Core clinical staffing is supplied through a longstanding affiliation with District Medical Group (DMG), and the medical-education pipeline is anchored by the Creighton Alliance for undergraduate and graduate medical training. In 2025, the system opened a new hospital and rebranded from Maricopa Integrated Health System to Valleywise Health, marking the most significant capital and identity expansion in its history.

Short descriptiontext

Valleywise Health (formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System) is a public, county-operated teaching health system in Phoenix, Arizona, delivering primary, specialty, behavioral, and emergency care across Maricopa County, anchored by the nationally recognized Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center.

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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersPhoenix, United States
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Phoenix
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
public health system, burn care services, primary care services, emergency medical services, medical education programs
Industry3 codes
1Public/County Primary Care Clinics
CodeHLAFAGAIPrimaryYes
2Burn Care Specialty Hospitals
CodeHLAFAHAFPrimaryNo
3Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics
CodeHLAFAGAOPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)621111
  • Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals622310
SIC code4 codes
  • Services-Hospitals8060
  • Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine8011
  • Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec8093
  • Services-Health Services8000
Product category
Public Hospital Services
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Healthcare Services Revenue
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue generated from providing comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, and the Arizona Burn Center. Services are billed through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients with financial assistance programs available.

valleywisehealth.org
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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Standard healthcare service pricing with financial assistance available
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Pricing varies by service type. Financial assistance and discount programs available for patients who qualify based on income and other criteria. Hospital price transparency information publicly available.

valleywisehealth.org
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B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center
Description

One of the largest civilian burn units in the nation, serving the entire southwestern U.S. since 1965. Provides comprehensive burn treatment, technologies, and products for burn-related injuries as well as complicated skin infections and disorders.

valleywisehealth.org
Core offering1 text field

Public teaching health system operated by the Maricopa County Special Health Care District, providing primary, specialty, and emergency care across multiple locations in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Operates the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center and provides undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Valleywise Health (formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System) is a comprehensive healthcare system offering a unified portfolio of medical services across primary care, specialty referral services, and emergency care. The core offering includes Primary Care (Dental, Vision, OB/GYN, Pediatric Care, Pharmacy, Telehealth), Referral-Based Services (Pain Management, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Diabetes Care, Radiology, Surgery), and Emergency Care featuring the renowned Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center, Trauma Center, and Emergency Department. The system also provides patient engagement through MyChart, a self-scheduling and patient portal tool, and supports medical education through undergraduate and graduate programs, clinical rotations, and research initiatives.

Product and service5 records
1Primary Care Services
CategoryPrimary Care
Description

General primary care including dental, vision, OB/GYN, pediatric care, pharmacy, and telehealth services for residents of Maricopa County.

2Referral-Based Specialty Services
CategorySpecialty Care
Description

Specialty care requiring referrals, including pain management, cardiology, behavioral health, diabetes care, radiology, and surgery.

3Emergency and Trauma Care
CategoryEmergency Care
Description

24/7 emergency department and trauma services for acute injuries and medical emergencies.

4Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center
CategoryBurn Care
Description

Specialized regional burn center providing comprehensive burn treatment and rehabilitation services.

5Medical Education and Training Programs
CategoryMedical Education
Description

Undergraduate medical education (UME) and graduate medical education (GME) training programs for physicians and allied health professionals.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership4 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

District Medical Group (DMG) is a key affiliated medical group providing physicians, physician assistants, therapists, and other healthcare providers to Valleywise Health facilities including Roosevelt Campus-Hospital, Behavioral Health Annex, Desert Vista, Health Centers, and Roosevelt Campus-Health Center.

2Creighton Alliance
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Academic partnership for medical education and training, combining Valleywise Health's clinical expertise with Creighton University's medical education programs for undergraduate and graduate medical education.

valleywisehealth.org
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Healthcare services partnership for patient comfort and care coordination services.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

State government agency for health oversight, regulatory compliance, and public health reporting including births, deaths, and infectious disease reporting.

Recent move7 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Private nonprofit academic medical center and largest safety-net hospital in New England. Comparable in combining an academic/teaching mission with a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public safety-net health system for Harris County (Houston), Texas, operating hospitals, community health centers, and teaching programs. Directly comparable in public-district governance and safety-net focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public safety-net health system serving Cook County (Chicago), Illinois, including John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital and a network of community clinics. Operates under a similar county-funded, teaching-mission model to Valleywise.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public safety-net health system operated by the Dallas County Hospital District, providing primary, specialty, emergency, and teaching hospital services. Closely comparable public-county operating model and safety-net mission.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public benefit corporation operating New York City's public hospital system, providing comprehensive care across primary, specialty, behavioral health, and emergency/trauma services. Comparable in safety-net mission, public ownership, and teaching scope.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S., headquartered in Phoenix and operating dozens of hospitals across the Southwest. Competes with Valleywise across the Phoenix metro while extending far beyond Maricopa County.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Major nonprofit health system serving the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area with multiple hospitals, primary care, and specialty services. Directly competes with Valleywise for patients in Maricopa County across primary, specialty, and emergency care.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public safety-net hospital and health system serving Atlanta and Fulton/DeKalb counties, including a level I trauma center and teaching programs. Comparable public safety-net, trauma, and academic positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public hospital operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, providing acute, trauma, and teaching services. Comparable county-operated academic safety-net hospital model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large national nonprofit health system with multiple hospitals across Arizona, including Catholic-mission facilities. Competes in the Phoenix metro with broader geographic reach and a wider portfolio.

Market position
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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers3 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Feature2 records

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Profiles2 records

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Subsidiaries5 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Maricopa Integrated Health System

Public Hospital Servicesmihs.org

Valleywise Health (formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System) is a public, county-operated teaching health system in Phoenix, Arizona, delivering primary, specialty, behavioral, and emergency care across Maricopa County, anchored by the nationally recognized Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center.

What Maricopa Integrated Health System does

Valleywise Health (formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System) is a public, county-operated teaching health system headquartered at 2601 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Arizona, serving as the primary safety-net provider for Maricopa County. It is owned and governed as a political subdivision of the county through the Maricopa County Special Health Care District, with a board-appointed leadership structure; Dr. Michael D. White, MD, MBA was nominated as President and CEO in 2025.

The system delivers a full continuum of care organized into three service lines: primary care (dental, vision, OB/GYN, pediatrics, pharmacy, telehealth), referral-based specialty services (pain management, cardiology, behavioral health, diabetes care, radiology, surgery), and emergency/trauma care anchored by the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center — established in 1965 and recognized as one of the largest civilian burn units in the nation, serving the entire southwestern United States. The operating footprint includes the Roosevelt Campus–Hospital, the Behavioral Health Annex, Desert Vista, and multiple health centers across the county. The underlying technology stack centers on Epic's MyChart patient portal, which enables self-scheduling, prescription refills, bill payment, and telehealth; the platform is integrated with 16+ language accessibility and financial-assistance workflows.

Revenue is generated through standard healthcare billing across insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay streams, supplemented by county-level tax support authorized via Proposition 409 (passed in 2025) and philanthropic contributions. Core clinical staffing is supplied through a longstanding affiliation with District Medical Group (DMG), and the medical-education pipeline is anchored by the Creighton Alliance for undergraduate and graduate medical training. In 2025, the system opened a new hospital and rebranded from Maricopa Integrated Health System to Valleywise Health, marking the most significant capital and identity expansion in its history.

Maricopa Integrated Health System firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Maricopa Integrated Health System
Legal name
Valleywise Health
Website
https://mihs.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1965
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
Valleywise Health (formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System) is a public, county-operated teaching health system in Phoenix, Arizona, delivering primary, specialty, behavioral, and emergency care across Maricopa County, anchored by the nationally recognized Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center.
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Maricopa Integrated Health System industry classification

Industry
Product category
Public Hospital Services
NAICS
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)
SIC
Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)
akta.pro primary industry
Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)
akta.pro secondary industries
Burn Care Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAF), Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

Keywords

  • Public health system
  • Burn care services
  • Primary care services
  • Emergency medical services
  • Medical education programs

Where Maricopa Integrated Health System is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Phoenix
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Maricopa Integrated Health System business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, and the Arizona Burn Center. Services are billed through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay patients with financial assistance programs available.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goStandard healthcare service pricing with financial assistance available

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Maricopa Integrated Health System product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Public teaching health system operated by the Maricopa County Special Health Care District, providing primary, specialty, and emergency care across multiple locations in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Operates the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center and provides undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.

Product overview

Valleywise Health (formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System) is a comprehensive healthcare system offering a unified portfolio of medical services across primary care, specialty referral services, and emergency care. The core offering includes Primary Care (Dental, Vision, OB/GYN, Pediatric Care, Pharmacy, Telehealth), Referral-Based Services (Pain Management, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Diabetes Care, Radiology, Surgery), and Emergency Care featuring the renowned Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center, Trauma Center, and Emergency Department. The system also provides patient engagement through MyChart, a self-scheduling and patient portal tool, and supports medical education through undergraduate and graduate programs, clinical rotations, and research initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center: One of the largest civilian burn units in the nation, serving the entire southwestern U.S. since 1965. Provides comprehensive burn treatment, technologies, and products for burn-related injuries as well as complicated skin infections and disorders.

Products and services

  • Primary Care Services General primary care including dental, vision, OB/GYN, pediatric care, pharmacy, and telehealth services for residents of Maricopa County.
  • Referral-Based Specialty Services Specialty care requiring referrals, including pain management, cardiology, behavioral health, diabetes care, radiology, and surgery.
  • Emergency and Trauma Care 24/7 emergency department and trauma services for acute injuries and medical emergencies.
  • Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center Specialized regional burn center providing comprehensive burn treatment and rehabilitation services.
  • Medical Education and Training Programs Undergraduate medical education (UME) and graduate medical education (GME) training programs for physicians and allied health professionals.

Companies that use Maricopa Integrated Health System

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Maricopa Integrated Health System technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Maricopa Integrated Health System partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • District Medical Group (DMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict Medical Group (DMG) is a key affiliated medical group providing physicians, physician assistants, therapists, and other healthcare providers to Valleywise Health facilities including Roosevelt Campus-Hospital, Behavioral Health Annex, Desert Vista, Health Centers, and Roosevelt Campus-Health Center.
  • Creighton AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for medical education and training, combining Valleywise Health's clinical expertise with Creighton University's medical education programs for undergraduate and graduate medical education.
  • Complete Comfort CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare services partnership for patient comfort and care coordination services.
  • Arizona Department of Health ServicescoreOthersState government agency for health oversight, regulatory compliance, and public health reporting including births, deaths, and infectious disease reporting.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Maricopa Integrated Health System competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Boston Medical Center: Private nonprofit academic medical center and largest safety-net hospital in New England. Comparable in combining an academic/teaching mission with a disproportionate share of Medicaid and uninsured patients.
  • Harris Health System: Public safety-net health system for Harris County (Houston), Texas, operating hospitals, community health centers, and teaching programs. Directly comparable in public-district governance and safety-net focus.
  • Cook County Health: Public safety-net health system serving Cook County (Chicago), Illinois, including John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital and a network of community clinics. Operates under a similar county-funded, teaching-mission model to Valleywise.
  • Parkland Health: Public safety-net health system operated by the Dallas County Hospital District, providing primary, specialty, emergency, and teaching hospital services. Closely comparable public-county operating model and safety-net mission.
  • NYC Health + Hospitals: Public benefit corporation operating New York City's public hospital system, providing comprehensive care across primary, specialty, behavioral health, and emergency/trauma services. Comparable in safety-net mission, public ownership, and teaching scope.
  • HonorHealth: Major nonprofit health system serving the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area with multiple hospitals, primary care, and specialty services. Directly competes with Valleywise for patients in Maricopa County across primary, specialty, and emergency care.
  • Grady Health System: Public safety-net hospital and health system serving Atlanta and Fulton/DeKalb counties, including a level I trauma center and teaching programs. Comparable public safety-net, trauma, and academic positioning.
  • LAC+USC Medical Center (Los Angeles County): Public hospital operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, providing acute, trauma, and teaching services. Comparable county-operated academic safety-net hospital model.

Broad incumbents

  • Banner Health: One of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S., headquartered in Phoenix and operating dozens of hospitals across the Southwest. Competes with Valleywise across the Phoenix metro while extending far beyond Maricopa County.
  • CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health Arizona): Large national nonprofit health system with multiple hospitals across Arizona, including Catholic-mission facilities. Competes in the Phoenix metro with broader geographic reach and a wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Maricopa Integrated Health System social profiles

Digital presence

Maricopa Integrated Health System financial estimates

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Valuation estimate

Maricopa Integrated Health System leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Maricopa Integrated Health System subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries5 records

Maricopa Integrated Health System funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Maricopa Integrated Health System M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Maricopa Integrated Health System

What does Maricopa Integrated Health System do?

Public teaching health system operated by the Maricopa County Special Health Care District, providing primary, specialty, and emergency care across multiple locations in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Operates the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center and provides undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.

Is Maricopa Integrated Health System a public or private company?

Maricopa Integrated Health System is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Maricopa Integrated Health System founded?

Maricopa Integrated Health System was founded in 1965. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Maricopa Integrated Health System based?

Maricopa Integrated Health System is headquartered in Phoenix, United States, in the North America region.

How does Maricopa Integrated Health System make money?

One revenue line is on record: healthcare Services Revenue.

Who are Maricopa Integrated Health System's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Boston Medical Center, Harris Health System, Cook County Health, Parkland Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, HonorHealth, Grady Health System and LAC+USC Medical Center (Los Angeles County). Broad incumbents are Banner Health and CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health Arizona).

Does Maricopa Integrated Health System have an API?

No public API is recorded for Maricopa Integrated Health System.

What industry is Maricopa Integrated Health System in?

Maricopa Integrated Health System's product category is Public Hospital Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFAGAI, Public/County Primary Care Clinics, with a secondary code of HLAFAHAF, Burn Care Specialty Hospitals. Its NAICS code is 621111 and its SIC code is 8060.

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Live signals
PR NewswireCare1st Health Plan Arizona Launches Hepatitis C Treatment Program with Maricopa Integrated Health SystemCare1st Health Plan Arizona signed a value-based agreement with Maricopa Integrated Health System on Oct. 1, 2018 to launch the Hepatitis C Center of Excellence program for Medicaid members in Maricopa County, treating approximately 90,000 individuals living with hepatitis C in Arizona. The program will evaluate and treat 100 members using anti-viral medication covered at no cost under a bundled payment arrangement, which experts at Harvard estimate is the first time a Medicaid plan in the U.S. has offered bundled payments for hepatitis C treatment. Care1st will measure quality and utilization outcomes during the yearlong initiative to assess whether to expand the program.PR NewswireMIHS Will Soon Be Valleywise HealthMaricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) announced that it will rebrand as Valleywise Health in mid-2019, changing the name of its hospital, behavioral health centers, and family health centers. This rebranding is part of the 'Care Reimagined' transformation initiative approved by Maricopa County voters, aimed at improving community health identification and service articulation.PR NewswireFirmas elegidas para construir el nuevo hospital escuela público y sistema de atención de la salud del Condado de MaricopaThe Maricopa County Special Health Care District Board of Directors approved Vanir Construction Management, Inc. to oversee planning, project execution, and cost management for a new public teaching hospital and healthcare network at the Maricopa Medical Center site. The contract covers the Integrated Program Management Services for developing a new healthcare campus and planning behavioral health facilities and outpatient centers across Maricopa County, Arizona. The initiative follows voter approval of Proposition 480 in 2014, which funded the development and expansion of Maricopa Integrated Health System facilities.PR NewswireImportantes prestadores de asistencia médica de la zona del Valle planean una nueva afiliación académicaDignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital, Maricopa Integrated Health System, District Medical Group, and Creighton University School of Medicine signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address Arizona's physician shortage through a new collaborative organization called the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance. The partnership aims to expand and consolidate medical education programs including residency, fellowship, nursing, pharmacy, and paramedicine training, with the new residency program targeted to begin July 1, 2017. Arizona currently ranks 34th in the nation in active physicians per 100,000 residents, and officials expect the expanded training opportunities will encourage more physicians trained in the state to practice locally.PR NewswireMajor Valley Healthcare Providers Plan New Academic AffiliationDignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Maricopa Integrated Health System, District Medical Group, and Creighton University School of Medicine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, aimed at addressing Arizona's physician shortage by expanding medical education and training programs. Creighton University will serve as the sponsoring entity, with residency and fellowship programs targeted to begin July 1, 2017, and an accelerated nursing program by January 2018, pending necessary approvals. Arizona currently ranks 34th in the nation in active physicians per 100,000 population, and the alliance hopes to increase the number of healthcare professionals who train in Arizona and subsequently remain to practice in the state.