An Executive Order is a directive that the Governor can issue to charge Executive Branch agencies with a specific purpose and/or activities around a particular issue or concern. Sometimes called an “E.O.” below are several E.O.s issued over the past several years which have important outcomes for older Arizonans.

2008-21

Patient Safety and e-Prescribing Initiative
Arizona’s collaborative effort to improve patient safety and control costs by making Arizona a national leader in e-prescribing practices.

Development of a 21st Century Health Care Workforce Plan for Arizona
A health care workforce plan designed to meet the needs of a 21st Century Arizona.

Ensuring Quality in Long Term Care
Focusing on quality in nursing homes, assisted living, and community based long term care services.

Increasing Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs
Arizona CoppeRx Card - a free and simple prescription drug discount card available to any Arizonan.

Aging 2020 Plan
A policy initiative to prepare Arizona for an increasingly aging population.