Meet Dr. Adam Brodsky

December 7, 2021
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Meet Adam Brodsky, MD

The ArMA Member Spotlight this month is Dr. Adam Brodsky. He practices at the Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona in Phoenix and specializes in interventional cardiology. Dr. Brodsky has been a member of ArMA since 2005, and he has served on ArMA's Board of Directors and Bylaws Committee. Dr. Brodsky demonstrates a deep passion for providing quality healthcare, and ArMA is grateful for his membership.


Learn more about Dr. Brodsky below!

What inspires you?


The trust people give us. It is a thing not to be wasted, misused, or abused. It is not for personal gain or pleasure that we acquire this trust. In a world of very little trust, where community and trust seem to be unraveling all around us, we should pause and take note of the never-ending amount of trust which is freely given to us, and we should not squander it.


What has been the most memorable event in your career?


I had the opportunity to practice medicine in Israel for a period of time. It was exciting to use my skills in a foreign country, to learn from a new culture, and to teach a little. It was enlightening to change perspective for a time. Living and working at the root of three major world religions was an honor I do not take lightly.


What do you like doing in your spare time?


I enjoy flying my PA-46 Piper Malibu, camping, hiking, reading, and pondering the world in which we live. Regarding the question, sometimes the opposite of “doing” is OK. Getting away from distractions and being alone with your thoughts and loved ones is rewarding and refreshing.


How did you meet your spouse?


We were both medical students in Chicago and had common friends at a business school there. We both attended a business school extracurricular event and found we were the only two medical students in a sea of business students. The rest, as they say, is history.


Do you speak any languages other than English?


I speak a bit of Hebrew.


What is one message you would give to your 18-year-old self?


Don’t worry too much; it all works out. Although you’re focused on your career, you are not defined by your career. Before you leave your parents’ world to embark on your own journey and acquire your own stuff, remember you will be successful. You’re smart and blessed with everything you could want. You’ll succeed and get what you need. You don’t need to focus so much on obtaining things you think you need. Need is like inflation — it is relative and therefore grows because everything else around it grows. It is possible to remove yourself from that never-ending game and find satisfaction in your contributions rather than in your acquisitions.


What prompted you to become involved in organized medicine?



I don't mean for this to be taken in the wrong way, but there was no one else to do it. On the one hand, it takes time away from my family. It is sometimes tedious and uninteresting. However, when there is a need and you look around and that need is unfilled, and you know in your heart that you could do it and probably do it well, then it is your obligation to assist. ArMA is important. Despite the individualistic nature of America and physicians in particular, we cannot endure as a simple collection of random individuals. We must interface with the community in which we live as a united whole. Decisions will be made about the practice of medicine in our community regardless of our level of engagement. Therefore, it is incumbent on us to maintain a strong collective voice.

ADHS Issues Standing Orders for Flu, COVID-19 Vaccine Access

By Admin User • September 18, 2026
Statewide orders keep pharmacists and physicians authorized to vaccinate Arizonans amid uncertainty over the next ACIP meeting. Statewide Orders Cover the 2026-27 Flu & COVID Season The Arizona Department of Health Services has issued statewide standing orders supporting access to the 2026-27 influenza and COVID-19 vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Arizonans seeking a flu or COVID-19 vaccine should contact their physician or pharmacy to confirm availability. Why the Orders Were Issued Arizona pharmacists may administer vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for international travel, or vaccines authorized under a prescription, including a physician-issued public health standing order. With the timing of the next ACIP meeting uncertain, ADHS worked with the Arizona Board of Pharmacy to issue statewide standing orders for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, which function as a prescription allowing pharmacists and physicians across Arizona to administer them to anyone who wants one. ADHS Medical Advisor Weighs In "Vaccines are one of the most important tools we have to protect our communities. The Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines have been proven safe and effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccines help us limit the spread of disease, reduce pressure on our healthcare system and reduce costs," said Dr. Richard Carmona, ADHS public health medical advisor and the 17th U.S. Surgeon General. "We have issued these standing orders to ensure safe and timely access to the vaccines in alignment with scientific and evidence-based guidance." What Arizonans Should Know The standing orders do not require every pharmacy to offer vaccinations, and they do not guarantee insurance coverage for administration. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan, so Arizonans should check with their insurance provider before scheduling an appointment. 

Arizona Asks Supreme Court to Halt Prison Health Care Takeover

By Admin User • September 18, 2026
State attorneys seek an emergency stay after lower courts reject bids to delay receivership of the prison health care system. State Makes a Last-Ditch Appeal Attorneys for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry asked the U.S. Supreme Court this week to delay a court-ordered receivership of the state's prison health care system. The request comes after both a federal district court and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to pause the takeover. In the recent application, former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, a representative of the department, argued that the state deserves more time to make its case before surrendering control of its operations, including oversight of its employees and health care budget. Roots of the Case The dispute began in 2012 when inmates sued the department, alleging the prison system's inadequate medical, mental health, and dental care amounted to cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment. The case went through years of litigation and a failed settlement agreement. In 2023, U.S. District Judge Roslyn Silver ruled that the health care system was "grossly inadequate." The court ordered the prison healthcare system to comply with more than 150 "quality indicators," but according to court-appointed monitors, the department failed to comply with 131 of the measures. In light of this finding, Silver named Annette Chambers-Smith, former director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, to take over as receiver effective Oct. 19. Arguments on Both Sides Clement argues receivership should be the last resort and that Silver moved to it too quickly. He asserts that the department has made measurable progress, including growing its health care staffing by more than 50%, expanding substance-use treatment access, and adopting a new care model. Corene Kendrick, deputy director of the American Civil Liberties Union National Prison Project, which represents the roughly 25,000 people incarcerated in Arizona prisons, called the department's request a "Hail Mary" and said Silver had given the department years of opportunities to comply before ordering receivership. What Happens Next The Supreme Court has not yet set a deadline for the plaintiffs to respond to the stay request. Separately, the 9th Circuit is now reviewing the merits of the receivership order itself. The department filed its opening brief on Sept. 15, and the plaintiffs' response is due Oct. 15. Information in this article was sourced from the Arizona Mirror .