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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 21, 2022

Hall Render

Arizona Health Care System Can’t Take Much More, Current Surge Has Yet to Peak: Doctor. A strained Arizona health system means not all patients get timely care. One AZ public health official predicts COVID-19 pandemic could become endemic by early Spring. UCSF Health names new CEO.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 28, 2022

Hall Render

Banner Health expects hospitalizations to peak in mid-February from recent omicron surge. Arkansas health officials ask state for $400M to cover increased Medicaid costs. Arkansas health officials weigh in on mask debate, warn of fake masks. Despite Burnout, These California Health Care Workers Aren’t Quitting.

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Health Care Is Front and Center as DeSantis and Newsom Go Mano a Mano

Kaiser Health News

Earlier this year, DeSantis blasted California for being too generous with public benefit programs, such as Medicaid, which the Golden State has expanded to all eligible residents regardless of immigration status. He made California an abortion sanctuary and is dramatically expanding health care benefits.