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Insurance giant Aetna to exit Arizona's individual health insurance market

Insurance giant Aetna to exit Arizona's individual health insurance market

TMC's forum on federal heath overhaul draws big crowd, mostly of opponents

TMC's forum on federal heath overhaul draws big crowd, mostly of opponents

Medicaid cuts likely to hurt drug, mental-health programs in Tucson

Medicaid cuts likely to hurt drug, mental-health programs in Tucson

Ducey administration argues to keep hospital levy paying for AHCCCS care

Ducey administration argues to keep hospital levy paying for AHCCCS care

UA's Phoenix medical school gets full accreditation

UA's Phoenix medical school gets full accreditation

Obesity rising in nations rich and poor, especially in kids

Obesity rising in nations rich and poor, especially in kids

Banner-UMC to hold nurse recruitment event Saturday, June 10

Banner-UMC to hold nurse recruitment event Saturday, June 10

Avoid Udall dog park due to deadly bacterial disease, officials warn

Avoid Udall dog park due to deadly bacterial disease, officials warn

Tucson doctor suing Banner to cover autistic boy's treatment

Tucson doctor suing Banner to cover autistic boy's treatment

Contagious disease that can spread to humans sickens Tucson dogs

Contagious disease that can spread to humans sickens Tucson dogs

Free dental care for Tucson veterans June 24

Free dental care for Tucson veterans June 24

Don't assume e-cigarettes are healthy, medical experts warn

Don't assume e-cigarettes are healthy, medical experts warn

Tucson brothers fight genetic disease with new 'magic' drug

Tucson brothers fight genetic disease with new 'magic' drug

Northwest Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare agree to three-year Tucson-area contract

Northwest Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare agree to three-year Tucson-area contract

Northwest and UnitedHealthcare reach an agreement on Tucson-area contract

Northwest and UnitedHealthcare reach an agreement on Tucson-area contract

Overcoming Opioids: When pills are a hospital's last resort

Overcoming Opioids: When pills are a hospital's last resort

Northwest/UnitedHealthcare contract is severed, leaving Tucson patients in the lurch

Northwest/UnitedHealthcare contract is severed, leaving Tucson patients in the lurch

Advocates push for licensing of dental therapists to ease Arizona's oral health woes

Advocates push for licensing of dental therapists to ease Arizona's oral health woes

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Tucson brothers fight genetic disease with new 'magic' drug

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Tucson brothers fight genetic disease with new 'magic' drug

May 13, 2017

Northwest Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare agree to three-year Tucson-area contract

Local news

Northwest Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare agree to three-year Tucson-area contract

May 6, 2017

Northwest and UnitedHealthcare reach an agreement on Tucson-area contract

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Northwest and UnitedHealthcare reach an agreement on Tucson-area contract

May 6, 2017

Overcoming Opioids: When pills are a hospital's last resort

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Overcoming Opioids: When pills are a hospital's last resort

May 2, 2017

Northwest/UnitedHealthcare contract is severed, leaving Tucson patients in the lurch

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Northwest/UnitedHealthcare contract is severed, leaving Tucson patients in the lurch

May 1, 2017

Advocates push for licensing of dental therapists to ease Arizona's oral health woes

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Advocates push for licensing of dental therapists to ease Arizona's oral health woes

Apr 30, 2017

University of Arizona health sciences leader hopes to 'build template for entire country'

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University of Arizona health sciences leader hopes to 'build template for entire country'

Apr 29, 2017

Tucson doctors urge Northwest and UnitedHealthcare truce before deadline

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Tucson doctors urge Northwest and UnitedHealthcare truce before deadline

Apr 28, 2017

University of Arizona names Tennessee cardiologist as dean of its Phoenix medical school

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University of Arizona names Tennessee cardiologist as dean of its Phoenix medical school

Apr 25, 2017

Patient anxiety rises as Northwest-UnitedHealthcare standoff continues

Watchdog

Patient anxiety rises as Northwest-UnitedHealthcare standoff continues

Apr 18, 2017

University of Arizona valley fever research seeks why some get sicker

News

University of Arizona valley fever research seeks why some get sicker

Apr 16, 2017

News

Free Tucson forum on Thursday to focus on ACA repeal and replace

Apr 16, 2017

After ruptured aneurysm and stroke, Tucsonan Eric Cline is doing great

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After ruptured aneurysm and stroke, Tucsonan Eric Cline is doing great

Apr 9, 2017

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Mayo Clinic and TMC to host free cancer symposium

Apr 9, 2017

Tucson hospitals team up to attract Mexican medical tourists

Local news

Tucson hospitals team up to attract Mexican medical tourists

Apr 8, 2017

Dental benefit a bit of financial relief for disabled Arizona adults

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Dental benefit a bit of financial relief for disabled Arizona adults

Apr 7, 2017

A 'sci-fi' cancer therapy fights brain tumors, study finds

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A 'sci-fi' cancer therapy fights brain tumors, study finds

Apr 2, 2017

Green Valley Hospital says Chapter 11 is part of a long-term success plan

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Green Valley Hospital says Chapter 11 is part of a long-term success plan

Apr 1, 2017

Green Valley Hospital to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Local news

Green Valley Hospital to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Mar 31, 2017

The metropolitan areas where the most people can't afford a doctor

Health and Medicine

The metropolitan areas where the most people can't afford a doctor

Mar 31, 2017

New downtown Tucson health clinic offers a different patient experience

Local news

New downtown Tucson health clinic offers a different patient experience

Mar 30, 2017

Tucson whistleblower angry over lack of action in VA wait-time scandal

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Tucson whistleblower angry over lack of action in VA wait-time scandal

Mar 29, 2017

University of Arizona researcher offers diet tips to help prevent cancer

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University of Arizona researcher offers diet tips to help prevent cancer

Mar 26, 2017

Deadline to comment on proposed AHCCCS changes is Wednesday

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Deadline to comment on proposed AHCCCS changes is Wednesday

Mar 26, 2017

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Health care overhaul bill would cost Arizonans more, report says

Mar 23, 2017

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Health care overhaul bill would cost Arizonans more, report says

Mar 23, 2017

Arizona caregiver tax credit unlikely to pass this session

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Arizona caregiver tax credit unlikely to pass this session

Mar 19, 2017

Banner Health says Tucson losses will pay off in the future

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Banner Health says Tucson losses will pay off in the future

Mar 19, 2017

Northwest-UnitedHealthcare dispute could leave Tucson-area patients scrambling

Watchdog

Northwest-UnitedHealthcare dispute could leave Tucson-area patients scrambling

Mar 13, 2017

Going to Mexico for dental care saved me $1,800

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Going to Mexico for dental care saved me $1,800

Mar 12, 2017

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Northwest Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare agree to three-year Tucson-area contract

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Northwest Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare agree to three-year Tucson-area contract

May 6, 2017

Northwest and UnitedHealthcare reach an agreement on Tucson-area contract

News

Northwest and UnitedHealthcare reach an agreement on Tucson-area contract

May 6, 2017

Overcoming Opioids: When pills are a hospital's last resort

AP National News

Overcoming Opioids: When pills are a hospital's last resort

May 2, 2017

Northwest/UnitedHealthcare contract is severed, leaving Tucson patients in the lurch

Local news

Northwest/UnitedHealthcare contract is severed, leaving Tucson patients in the lurch

May 1, 2017

Advocates push for licensing of dental therapists to ease Arizona's oral health woes

Local news

Advocates push for licensing of dental therapists to ease Arizona's oral health woes

Apr 30, 2017

University of Arizona health sciences leader hopes to 'build template for entire country'

Health and Medicine

University of Arizona health sciences leader hopes to 'build template for entire country'

Apr 29, 2017

Tucson doctors urge Northwest and UnitedHealthcare truce before deadline

Local news

Tucson doctors urge Northwest and UnitedHealthcare truce before deadline

Apr 28, 2017

University of Arizona names Tennessee cardiologist as dean of its Phoenix medical school

College

University of Arizona names Tennessee cardiologist as dean of its Phoenix medical school

Apr 25, 2017

Patient anxiety rises as Northwest-UnitedHealthcare standoff continues

Watchdog

Patient anxiety rises as Northwest-UnitedHealthcare standoff continues

Apr 18, 2017

University of Arizona valley fever research seeks why some get sicker

News

University of Arizona valley fever research seeks why some get sicker

Apr 16, 2017

News

Free Tucson forum on Thursday to focus on ACA repeal and replace

Apr 16, 2017

After ruptured aneurysm and stroke, Tucsonan Eric Cline is doing great

Local news

After ruptured aneurysm and stroke, Tucsonan Eric Cline is doing great

Apr 9, 2017

Health and Medicine

Mayo Clinic and TMC to host free cancer symposium

Apr 9, 2017

Tucson hospitals team up to attract Mexican medical tourists

Local news

Tucson hospitals team up to attract Mexican medical tourists

Apr 8, 2017

Dental benefit a bit of financial relief for disabled Arizona adults

Local news

Dental benefit a bit of financial relief for disabled Arizona adults

Apr 7, 2017

A 'sci-fi' cancer therapy fights brain tumors, study finds

Ap

A 'sci-fi' cancer therapy fights brain tumors, study finds

Apr 2, 2017

Green Valley Hospital says Chapter 11 is part of a long-term success plan

Local news

Green Valley Hospital says Chapter 11 is part of a long-term success plan

Apr 1, 2017

Green Valley Hospital to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Local news

Green Valley Hospital to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Mar 31, 2017

The metropolitan areas where the most people can't afford a doctor

Health and Medicine

The metropolitan areas where the most people can't afford a doctor

Mar 31, 2017

New downtown Tucson health clinic offers a different patient experience

Local news

New downtown Tucson health clinic offers a different patient experience

Mar 30, 2017