Pima Health System (PHS) is a not-for-profit entity of Pima County Government operating under the authority of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. PHS operates three main programs:an acute/ambulatory managed care organization in Pima County and Santa Cruz County a long term care (LTC) managed care program in Pima County and Santa Cruz County, and a non-medical model of home support programs called the Community Services System in Pima County. PHS provides services directly through PHS staff and contract professionals and utilizes the services of numerous contracted independent health care providers and group practices. Ancillary services, specialty services and social services are provided through contracts with a variety of health care providers and community agencies.