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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday March 29, 2020 ( 14 items )  

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists: Arizona Governor?Ducey Removes Physician Supervision for Nurse Anesthetists?
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, March 27 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists issued the following news release: Arizona has become the 18th state to opt out of a federal physician supervision requirement for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). This decision made by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey will expand access to care across the state and help meet the growing demand in care for patients with COVID-19. In a statement, leaders of the Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists   more

Archeology Southwest: 2020 Preservation Archaeology Field School Canceled
TUCSON, Arizona, March 25 -- Archeology Southwest issued the following statement: The 2020 Archaeology Southwest-University of Arizona Preservation Archaeology Field School has been canceled. Director Karen Schollmeyer has issued the following statement: "It is with great regret that we share the news of the field school's cancelation. "The University of Arizona has asked that all in-person courses during the time of our field season be canceled due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. "  more

Asian American Journal of Psychology Issues Research Articles in March 2020 Edition
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, March 27 -- The Asian American Journal of Psychology, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features practice, advocacy, education and policy within Asian American psychology from the Asian American Psychological Association, published research articles on the following topics in its March 2020 edition: * "I push through and stick with it": Exploring resilience among Filipino American adults. * Foreigner objectification, cultural assets, and psychological adjustment in Asi  more

Association of American Physicians & Surgeons: More Things for COVID-19 Not-to-Do List
TUCSON, Arizona, March 26 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: It is risky to talk about what might work for an illness, because people might try to self-treat in a dangerous way. So here are some things not to do. Don't Drink Things Meant to Go in a Fish Tank: When President Trump stated that chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine offer great promise in treating COVID-19, and that we urgently need to increase production (both true), an Arizona   more

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons: Physicians Thank Trump, Say More Freedom Needed to Fight COVID-19
TUCSON, Arizona, March 23 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: In a letter to President Donald Trump (https://aapsonline.org/aaps-letter-to-president-trump-march-21-2020/), the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) thanked him for taking actions to curb the spread of COVID-10 pandemic by travel restrictions, border security, and regulatory relief. But American patients may not be promptly receiving the treatments that are be  more

Astrophysical Journal Issues Research Articles in March 10, 2020 Edition
TUCSON, Arizona, March 24 -- The Astrophysical Journal, a research journal from the American Astronomical Society that says it is devoted to recent developments, discoveries and theories in astronomy and astrophysics, published research articles, including the following topics, in its March 10, 2020 edition: * Atmosphere Origins for Exoplanet Sub-Neptunes * Detection of the Red Supergiant Wind from the Progenitor of Cassiopeia A * Effect of Feedback of Massive Stars in the Fragmentation, Dist  more

Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology Journal Issues Research Articles in March 2020 Edition
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 27 -- Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, a peer-reviewed journal from the Society of Pediatric Psychology, a division of the American Psychological Association, published research articles on the following topics in its March 2020 edition: * ABCs of SLEEPING tool: Improving access to care for pediatric insomnia. * Adherence knowledge and education needs among pediatric psychology trainees: A needs assessment and recommendations. * Behavioral assessment and tre  more

Foundation for Excellence in Education: Statement on Increased Education Options for Arizona's Navajo Families
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 -- The Foundation for Excellence in Education issued the following statement on March 24 by CEO Patricia Levesque on the signing of legislation allowing Navajo children to continue using an Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account to attend a school that fits their learning needs: "Even as Arizona focuses on today's serious challenges, earlier efforts on behalf of students have not been lost. In signing this legislation, Governor Doug Ducey is enhancing educational  more

Free Press Calls on the FCC to Investigate the Widespread Broadcast of Disinformation About the COVID-19 Emergency
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Free Press issued the following news release: Free Press on Thursday filed an emergency petition for inquiry with the Federal Communications Commission calling on the agency to investigate the spread of false COVID-19 information via broadcast outlets across the United States. The petition points to disinformation being aired during the Trump administration's daily press briefings, including statements by President Trump that may have led to the death of an Arizona   more

Greater Phoenix Chamber Statement on the Senate Passage of the Cares Act
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 27 -- The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The Greater Phoenix Chamber has been diligently working with Arizona's Senators to advocate for the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) federal stimulus package that supports Arizona businesses and employees during this unprecedented time of economic uncertainty. "Arizona is fortunate to have two Senators who fiercely advocated for our state," said   more

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis U.S: An 'Elegant, Simple, and Fair' Coalfield Reinvestment Formula for Greater Arizona
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 25 -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: Arizona utility company reinvestments of $726 million in coalfield community modernization would serve the economic interests of Arizonans across the board, concludes a research brief published by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The brief, A Coalfield Reinvestment Formula for the Grand Canyon State, describes an approach by which utility c  more

Priorities USA Expands 'Exponential Threat' Ad Buy to Arizona Following Trump Campaign's Failed Challenge
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Priorities USA issued the following news release on March 26: On Wednesday, the Trump campaign sent letters to TV stations threatening their licenses if they continued to air the Priorities USA Action ad "Exponential Threat," which holds Donald Trump accountable using his own words downplaying the threat of the coronavirus while the infection rates skyrocketed across the country. That intimidation effort failed and the ad is continuing to air across Florida, Michigan, Pe  more

University of Arizona College of Medicine AMWA Chapter Launches Mentorship Program With Pre-Med Chapter Through Panel Event
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, March 26 -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news: The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson AMWA branch teamed up with the recently formed pre-medical University of Arizona branch to offer an opportunity for pre-medical students to have a Q&A session with current medical students. Both branches actively reached out to local community colleges to invite them to our events as well. The panelists included Haley Ciccone, MS1, Danielle  more

Weigh Risks and Benefits of COVID-19 Response, Advises Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
TUCSON, Arizona, March 23 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: A new group called US Healthcare Providers for Federal Action Against COVID-19 has launched a petition on change.org calling for an immediate national quarantine. At its March 20 board of directors meeting, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) recommended rational consideration of the risks and benefits of responses to this pandemic. Critically important is  more