In 2012, a citizen-led group formed to assess Maricopa County’s public health needs. Their vision for modern, accessible, and community-focused care was the foundation for the Proposition 480 bond proposal, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2014.

This initiative aimed to:

• Expand outpatient health centers in underserved areas with family-centered care and improved access to
  public transportation
• Increase availability of behavioral health services, including a new facility to address the shortage of secure
  inpatient beds in the metro Phoenix area
• Replace the outdated public teaching hospital with a modern facility, scaled to meet community needs, including
  expanding and updating the Level One Trauma Center, Arizona Burn Center, and physician training

In 2016, Vanir proudly joined forces with Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS), now known as Valleywise Health, after being awarded the initial contract to provide integrated program management (IPMO) services for the $935 million, seven-year program. Over the first three months, we developed a detailed scope of work, including defining key projects, target budgets, and infrastructure improvements; sequencing phases; and establishing public outreach strategies.

By 2017, site trailers were set up to support the owner-led IMPO and provide dedicated conference rooms for hospital staff to engage in program development meetings. Together with our subconsultant, Blue Cottage, Vanir facilitated meetings to discuss workflows and process improvements with all hospital staff. This initiative, branded as “Care Reimagined,” promoted a sense of pride, enthusiasm, and ownership among the client and staff.