Our Mission
Expand contracting opportunities by maintaining a comprehensive network of credentialed providers located throughout the state that practice cost-effective medicine.
Maximize revenue and minimize costs by assisting physicians manage the business component of their practices and by making state-of-the-art software, practice management and other needed services available to members at competitive prices.
Elevate the status of physicians in the health care industry.
ASPA’s Management
Understanding the complex factors that motivate talented individuals to dedicate their careers to specific areas of focus may remain partially enigmatic. What we do know, however, is that a steadfast commitment to one’s chosen field is an essential component of achieving success.
At the Arizona State Physician Association (ASPA), this principle is deeply woven into the fabric of our management staff. Their unwavering dedication to serving the interests of physicians lays the foundation for our organization. By prioritizing the needs and concerns of our members, ASPA not only advocates for excellence in healthcare but also fosters a supportive environment where physicians can thrive. Our commitment to physician advocacy drives our mission and inspires us to continually work on behalf of our members and the patients they serve.
Connie Richardson
Connie Richardson serves as the Executive Director of the Arizona State Physicians Association (ASPA), a role she has expertly fulfilled for over 31 years. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing healthcare administration, Connie has played a pivotal role in ensuring that all ASPA contracted payors utilize ASPA’s primary source credentialing program through delegation. Her innovative approach led to the development of Quick Start, a credentialing application service designed to streamline the process by which healthcare providers secure initial plan contracts and hospital privileges, thereby facilitating more efficient hospital and plan reappointment processes. Under her leadership, ASPA’s Credentialing Verification Organization (CVO) services have significantly developed and expanded.
Connie’s extensive experience in the healthcare sector spans 40+ years and includes a diverse range of roles such as physician office management, hospital business office management, AHCCCS plan administration in rural communities, and HMO managed care administration. Her depth of knowledge and expertise is instrumental in her active involvement in Independent Practice Association (IPA) contract negotiations, ASPA membership recruitment, and specialty network development.
In addition to her management responsibilities, Connie contributes her expertise to various professional organizations. She currently serves on the Board of TIPAAA (The IPA Association of America) and is an active member of both the National and Arizona Medical Group Management Associations, the Arizona Association of Medical Staff Services, and the National Association of Medical Staff Services. Furthermore, Connie is a proud member of the National Association of Professional Women, continually striving to empower and advance the role of healthcare professionals in the industry. Her dedication to the healthcare community underscores her passion for successful healthcare administration and advocacy.
