AZ Care Network 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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Do you know all of the people who are part of YOUR healthcare team?
Your healthcare team includes many professionals to ensure you have the support you need to maintain your overall health. This team includes your:
👨⚕️ Primary Care Provider
👁 Specialists, such as an ophthalmologist or dermatologist
🧠 Behavioral health
💊 Pharmacist
➕ so all of the other dedicated professionals included below. 👇
As the holidays approach quickly, you may be needing gift ideas for your kiddos. Check out the list of clinician-approved gifts for all ages at the link below from our partners at Dignity Health Medical Groups. #HappyHolidaysNeed gift ideas? We talked to three Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group child and adolescent psychiatrists about thoughtful, clinician-approved gifts for every child on your shopping list. Click on the link to read their recommendations for all age groups.
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As the holiday season ramps up, it's easy to forget to prioritize important health screenings before the end of the year. Don't worry, we've got you covered!
Sign up for ACN's newsletter at the link below to get important care reminders and resources directly to your inbox. ✉️
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“Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.”🧡 - Lionel Hampton, Pianist
This Thanksgiving, reach out to a loved one and let them know you're grateful for them. #HappyThanksgiving🦃
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure and many do not even know they have it. If you or a loved one are living with hypertension, proper treatment and management are key to keeping blood pressure under control to live a long and healthy life.
ACN's hypertension toolkit is full of valuable resources that can help with managing this condition. Download the toolkit today: bit.ly/30SeXx4
It is never too late to begin your journey towards a smoke-free life. Our partners at Abrazo Community Health Network highlight key health benefits of quitting smoking below. Check out the link they shared to get the resources and support you need to quit in 2022. You've got this!Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November (Today) be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an essential step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit. Learn more at bit.ly/3wXimGS #PhoenixAZ #ScottsdaleAZ #MesaAZ #GlendaleAZ #SurpriseAZ
Monitoring your blood pressure at home can be easy and allows people living with hypertension to take control of their health. Check out the tips below from the American Heart Association to learn how you can get down with your blood pressure.Get it. Slip it. Cuff It. Check It. Helping people understand HOW to monitor their blood pressure is as easy as a 4-beat count. Head to spr.ly/6183J59O5 to learn more.
Congratulations to our partners at Phoenix Children's on this groundbreaking expansion in Glendale. The Arrowhead Campus will give West Valley families convenient access to exceptional pediatric healthcare services.
Lucky for us, Arizona is a great location to stay moving during the winter months! There are plenty of ways to maintain your health this holiday season, including:
🍎 Use healthy ingredients
🏋 Follow your regular exercise routine
🌞 Get outside
Find more tips to stay healthy through the holiday season in the article below.👇
Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season - AZ Care Network
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We have compiled 5 tips you can use to avoid the average 1-to-2 annual pounds of unwanted weight gain and stay healthy this holiday season.
Medicare open enrollment is ending soon! Medicare Advantage plans often provide valuable benefits that might make this option the right choice for you, including:
📞A dedicated concierge team
💸 Low copays
🏋️ Gym memberships
➕ and more!
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Learn more at the link below.👇
Medicare Advantage Plans Provide Value-Added Health Benefits - AZ Care Network
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Understanding which Medicare/Medicare Advantage Plan is right for you can be frustrating. Medicare Advantage plans can give you access to additional health resources.
Are you eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccine? Our partners at Dignity Health Medical Groups have put together the resource below to answer frequently asked questions about the booster vaccine.
As always, we encourage you to ask your doctor if a COVID-19 booster vaccine is right for you.
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In 2018, 10.5 percent of the U.S. population had diabetes and it is estimated that 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year.
Health maintenance 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. Download the toolkit today - bit.ly/3C1iW7E
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Congratulations to our partners at Abrazo Community Health Network on this exciting expansion at Abrazo West Campus! We know you will continue to provide exceptional care for West Valley residents.
HbA1c tests measure average blood sugar levels over the past three months and are a critical part of managing diabetes. A high A1c can put people living with diabetes at risk of serious health complications.
Check out the article below to learn more about A1c testing frequency, healthy target numbers, and more. #NationalDiabetesMonth
Regular HbA1c Tests: A Critical Part of Diabetes Management - AZ Care Network
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Regular HbA1c testing is crucial to effectively manage diabetes. Get answers on testing frequency, healthy target numbers, and more.
Did you know lifestyle changes can help keep diabetes under control?
If you or someone you love are living with diabetes, check out the article below to get exercise and diet recommendations that can help maintain your overall health. Small changes can make a big difference. #NationalDiabetesMonth
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Check out these exercise and diet changes you can make that have proven to be very effective in keeping diabetes under control.