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Get to Know AHCCCS... Leaders in Medicaid Innovation

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), a State of Arizona agency, is Arizona's Medicaid program designed to deliver quality health care under managed care. Over the years, independent evaluations repeatedly have praised the program's effectiveness. AHCCCS has received national acclaim as a model for other Medicaid programs and the approach has been recommended to other states by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees AHCCCS. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System serves over 1.5 million Arizonans at an annual cost of approximately $11 billion.

AHCCCS is a team of passionate individuals who want to make a difference within our communities. We work with members and providers to safeguard the integrity of Medicaid programs, as well as to ensure the availability of health care for those who need it.

At AHCCCS, our dedication to serving begins with our mission, vision and credo, which influences and drives everything we do and is the main ingredient of our culture.

Mission

Reaching across Arizona to provide comprehensive, quality health care to those in need.

Vision

Shaping tomorrow's managed care... from today's experience, quality and innovation.

Credo

Our first care is your health care.

Our Values

Accountability We are personally responsible for our actions and understand the trust our government has placed on us. We plan and forecast as accurately as possible. Solid performance standards measure the integrity of our work. We tell the truth and keep our promises.

Community Health care is fundamentally local. We consult and work with, are culturally sensitive to and respond to the unique needs of each community we serve.

Innovation We embrace change, but accept that not all innovation works as planned. We learn from experience.

Leadership We lead primarily in two ways: by setting the standards by which other programs can be judged, and by developing and nurturing our own future leaders.

Passion Good health is a fundamental need of everyone. This belief drives us, inspires and energizes our work.

Quality Quality begins as a personal commitment to continual and rigorous improvement, self-examination, and change based on proper data and quality improvement practices.

Respect Each person with whom we interact deserves our respect. We value ideas for change, and we learn from others.

Teamwork Our mission requires good communication among interdependent areas inside and outside the agency. Internally, we team up within and across divisions. Externally, we partner with different customers as appropriate.

Our Divisions

AHCCCS divisions offer numerous exciting career paths for professionals in a variety of fields. Together, we work to accomplish AHCCCS' core mission of providing comprehensive health care to those in need.

A Message from Our Director

For more than 30 years, AHCCCS has embodied our eight core values in order to build a respected organization. Today, we are a leader among Medicaid programs truly focused on delivering comprehensive health care to those in need. This would not be possible without the dedication of our employees.

AHCCCS is an employee-driven and member-focused organization. Our employees are passionate about serving our members, providers, and ultimately helping those in need while ensuring the integrity of the Medicaid program is preserved. We strive to provide quality service to everyone we connect with. We go above and beyond to provide continuous support as members of community groups, charitable organizations and as volunteers.

The results of a recent AHCCCS employee survey, (with over a 94% response rate) demonstrated the truly unique passion that exists in the agency.

97% of staff respect and value their teams contributions
96% of staff believe in the mission
95% believe their job is important to the mission

Do you believe in the same values and goals? Then we invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities we have to offer here. Take the next step and apply today to become part of the AHCCCS family of dedicated professionals.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Betlach, Director