Is Your Doctor Providing the Quality Care You Need?
Arizona Care Network (ACN) is a group of doctors and care facilities that work together to improve healthcare and reduce costs by actively managing care for our patients.
Our Vision
- Provide high-quality, coordinated care for patients
- Meet specific care standards that are set based on proven protocols and measures designed to enhance care quality
- Reward providers who improve population health by meeting those standards
- Avoid unnecessary duplication of services
What Sets Us Apart
ACN is a joint venture of Dignity Health and Abrazo Health. These two healthcare systems came together to create ACN because they have a vision to:
- Improve population health with high-quality care
- Enhance the patient experience
- Manage the rising cost of care
- Improve provider satisfaction
We call this the “Quadruple Aim” and everything ACN does is measured against how well it supports one or more of these aims.
ACN’s Care Coordination team is another thing that differentiates us. The care coordination team is made up of healthcare professionals who become part of your healthcare team by assisting you with a full range of services to support your doctor’s recommendations. This leads to an improved overall healthcare experience at a more affordable cost. Eligible patients never receive a bill for care coordination services.
What Our Care Coordination Team Does
ACN’s Care Coordination team works with your doctor to connect you to the care you need to prevent health problems, treat new conditions, and guide you through transitions of care when moving from one healthcare setting to another. These transitions of care can carry a high risk because you are changing healthcare providers, may have new medications, and new instructions to follow.
The Care Coordination team is part of your healthcare team, giving you individual support from:
- Registered Nurses
- Offer support in managing and understanding your health conditions
- Help during discharge and other transitions of care with medication education, care planning, and more
- Patient Navigators
- Help you find the right provider
- Identify gaps in care
- Find resources or resolve roadblocks
Call the ACN concierge at 602.406.7226 to speak with a navigator.
- Social Workers
- Identify things in your life that impact your health (called social determinants of health)
- Connect you to the right community resources for transportation, healthy meals or other needs that may affect your health
- Behavioral Health Coaches
- Integrate your medical and psychosocial needs to help you better manage your overall health
- Attend medical and behavioral health appointments with you (if you wish)
Are You Eligible?
If you are a Medicare beneficiary and your primary care provider is part of ACN, you are already eligible for ACN services! We also work with a variety of commercial payers. To find out if your primary care provider is part of ACN or to see if you are eligible for ACN services under your insurance, contact our Concierge at 602.406.7226 or email members@azcarenetwork.org.
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It's National Immunization Awareness Month! Dignity Health Medical Groups shared the recommended vaccines for people who are 50+ or are living with a chronic illness in the infographic below.
If you have not seen your doctor in over a year, we encourage you to schedule an appointment today. Your doctor will be able to ensure you are up-to-date on the recommended vaccines for your age group.It's National Immunization Awareness Month. Check the chart below for recommended vaccines for those 50+ and/or with chronic conditions. Reach out to your doctor to find out if you are due for a vaccination.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines currently prevent 3.5-5 million deaths every year from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles. Making sure that your child sees their doctor for well-child visits and recommended vaccines is one of the best things you can do to protect your child and community from serious diseases.
If you or your child has not seen your doctor in over a year, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to make sure you and your family members are up-to-date on the recommended vaccines for your age groups. Vaccine schedules for children are available from the CDC at the link below.👇💉
Well-Child Visits and Recommended Vaccinations Are Essential
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Protect your child from serious disease with recommended vaccinations.
Diabetes management can be physically, mentally and emotionally draining. Mental health can play a key role in how well someone is able to manage medications, regular A1c testing, lifestyle changes and more. Anxiety and depression are more common in people who have to manage this complex health condition.
Learn the signs of common mental health complications and what to do if they arise in you or someone you care about in the article below.👇
Living with Diabetes: What to Do When Your Mental Health Feels “Off” - AZ Care Network
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From tracking blood glucose levels to planning meals and taking care of your physical needs, managing diabetes can be physically, mentally and emotionally draining. It’s completely normal to feel sa...
37.3 million Americans, about 1 in 10, have diabetes. In 2019, around 1.4 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed.
Staying healthy can be overwhelming for someone who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. ACN's diabetes toolkit is full of valuable resources that can help manage this condition. If you or a loved one are living with this chronic health condition, we encourage you to download the toolkit today - bit.ly/3bxh5Ai
Congratulations to our partners at Abrazo Health on this outstanding achievement! Being named a 'High Performing' hospital for stroke care by the U.S. News and World Report is a big deal. We are grateful for all you do to provide high quality care for the community.#AbrazoCentralCampus, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, was named a ‘High Performing’ hospital for stroke care by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2022-2023! Abrazo Central offers multispecialty management of patients suffering hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. An overall rating of high performing indicates a hospital was significantly better than the national average in a given procedure or condition, according to U.S. News.
“Our providers and staff work hard to provide quality care for the community and offer advanced treatment for stroke patients. As a community hospital with deep roots in the North Central corridor, we are excited to again be recognized for stroke care,” said Abrazo Central Campus Omar Pineda. For more information on the Abrazo Central Campus Comprehensive Stroke Center or stroke support group, visit AbrazoHealth.com.
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Did you know lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.? The American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative includes an annual Lung Health Barometer, which is a national survey on the awareness and understanding of lung cancer. Get the 2022 results at the link below! 👇🫁 #WorldLungCancerDaySurvey data released today on World Lung Cancer Day reveals that only 1 in 4 respondents were aware that the lung cancer survival rate increased by over 30% in the past 10 years. The American Lung Association’s annual LUNG FORCE Lung Health Barometer survey provides a critical look at public awareness and attitudes regarding lung cancer to inform a roadmap to save more lives. Lung.org/barometer
If you are living with diabetes, you know how important it is to monitor your blood glucose levels. Taking this measurement gives you the information you need to manage your diabetes and stay healthy each day.
We encourage you to check out the Blood Glucose Monitoring resources we have compiled to help you plan your diabetes care and track achievements! This toolkit has more information on blood glucose, regular A1C testing, resources to manage your care, and more! Download here - bit.ly/3zCMUkk
If you're continuing to escape this Arizona heat by jumping in a pool or lake, make sure you check out these #drowningprevention resources from our partners at Phoenix Children's. Water safety is key to keeping you and your family safe for the rest of the summer!💦☀️At Phoenix Children’s, it’s #DrowningPrevention Day every day of the year. Our injury prevention team is dedicated to raising awareness and providing information and resources to help providers and families keep children safe in and around water. Learn more: bit.ly/3HLFKgb
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Did someone say National Blueberry Month?! 🫐 Along with decreasing blood pressure, this powerful fruit, full of antioxidants can have several additional health benefits, including:
🧬Reduce inflammation, which in turn reduces damage to your cells
🩸 Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
🍪 Improve insulin resistance
🧠 Boost cognitive functioning
Incorporate blueberries into your diet regularly to see what this nutrient profile can do for your overall health.DYK eating blueberries could lower blood pressure? Grab a handful to celebrate National Blueberry Month. 💙 😋
The conditions that people are born, grow, live, work and age influence inequalities in access to healthcare and overall well-being. At Arizona Care Network, we understand how important it is for every patient to have access to the resources they need to maintain good health.
If you or a loved one need access to essential resources, we encourage you to look through the list below. You can also contact our concierge 24/7 and one of our team members will connect you to the resources you need. 📞 602.406.7226
Phoenix-Area Community Resources Available to Patients - AZ Care Network
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If you are struggling to maintain good health because you are lacking necessary resources, we encourage you to look through this list of local resources.The real problem people have is doctors that cannot recommend other doctors for better health when they can,’t . Most doctors do not even know other doctors unless they are in their network. They cannot tell a patient who to go see if they need another opinion. Orthopedic doctors have no clue who is a good heart doctor. A heart doctor does not know what who to recommend for a cancer doctor. A cancer doctor has no clue who to recommend for eye doctor. All of them these days only know others in their group or line of doctoring. Every year Phoenix puts out the top 500 doctors in a whos who and leave out the 5000 doctors that are practicing medicine all over the city. If you need a second opinion they can’t give you one unless it is in their tiny group of associates. Sad day for healthcare.
Ladies: this one's for you! Our partners at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center are hosting a free, 30-minute webinar to share important information about women's health. Join the experts tomorrow afternoon for a meaningful, educational chat! More details included below👇Show yourself some love, ladies, and chat women’s health with us! 🧡 Join our FREE, 30-minute webinar on Tuesday, July 19 at PST/2 p.m. EST.
Self Service Sunshine is a LIVE webinar series featuring guest speakers and women's health experts. Check out the flyer for more info.
To join 👉 bit.ly/3ahC7lk
ID: 996 6521 8362 | Passcode: 519444
About 11 million Americans over 12-years-old need vision correction and many eye issues can go unnoticed. Regular dilated eye exams are key to protecting your eyesight. Learn more about keeping an eye on your vision: bit.ly/3qtpvNz
Racism and discrimination are two social determinants of health (SDOH) that can have a major impact on people's well-being and quality of life.
SAMHSA and the Office of Minority Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are supporting #MinorityMentalHealthMonth by sharing important resources for those who are struggling. You can use the resources below to help yourself and others. 💜We are proud to join Office of Minority Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this #MinorityMentalHealth Month in supporting the mental & emotional well-being of racial & ethnic minorities. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
💜 Help yourself & share to help others samhsa.gov/find-help
Our partners at Abrazo Health are hosting a great event on Tuesday and Wednesday this week! Get a behind-the-scenes look and feel at how robotic-assisted devices allow their surgeons to perform complicated procedures with more precision. If you are interested in attending, you can register at the link below. 🤖🦾
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Thank you to our partners at Valleywise Health for sharing this great resource. Check out the Farm Express Mobile Market to stock up on fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables in the coming weeks!🍎🫐🥦🥕
