5 Things We’re Watching is our regularly distributed market and policy intelligence newsletter. Each newsletter includes five items of relevance specific to your market. Enjoy links to original source documentation, thoughtful coverage from other outlets, and independent reporting from State of Reform.
5 Things Utah: U of U's holistic care work, Stephen Foxley on the legislative session, Upcoming conference panels
Eli Kirshbaum | Mar 17, 2022 | Utah
We're only a few weeks away from the 2022 Utah State of Reform Health Policy Conference! Our team has been hard at work creating a curated series of panels with health policy leaders and experts that we're sure stakeholders from all siloes will find valuable. If you haven't already, register now to join us in
5 Things Utah: Q&A w/ Jennifer Strohecker, Social services funding, Public health trust
Eli Kirshbaum | Feb 16, 2022 | Utah
This newsletter features a conversation with the newly appointed state Medicaid director, coverage of the proposed FY 2022-2023 social services budget, and insight from a policy expert on the status of trust in public health. Thanks, as always, for reading! Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform 1. Q&A: Medicaid Director
5 Things Utah: Hospitals & COVID, Crisis response, VBC recommendations
Eli Kirshbaum | Jan 20, 2022 | Utah
This newsletter features an update from Utah hospitals, a report detailing successful crisis intervention efforts, and some counsel on transitioning to value-based care from Castell Health. As always, thanks for reading! Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform 1. Hospital workforce challenges persist Despite postponing elective surgeries, raising salaries, and calling
5 Things Utah: Q&A w/ Rich Saunders, Cox's budget, DHHS transition plan
Eli Kirshbaum | Dec 21, 2021 | Utah
This is the last "5 Things" newsletter before the holidays, so we want to wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday season! This newsletter includes a conversation with Rich Saunders, details on the DHHS transition plan, and health items in Gov. Cox's budget. Thanks for reading, and we'll
5 Things Utah: Q&A w/ Tracy Gruber, Vaccine mandate policy, Rep. Dailey-Provost talks legislation
Eli Kirshbaum | Nov 18, 2021 | Utah
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you for reading our stuff. Our reporting and our conferences aren't possible without the engagement of stakeholders like you. So we're grateful to have your support. Wishing everyone a safe holiday next week! Thanks for reading. Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform
5 Things Utah: DOH merger update, "Safe UT" app proves successful, Q&A w/ Ashley Moretz
Eli Kirshbaum | Oct 21, 2021 | Utah
This edition of "5 Things We're Watching" features an update on Utah's DOH-DHS merger, a conversation on the state of rural hospitals with DOH's Ashley Moretz, and the SafeUT app's success at supporting mental health needs during the pandemic. Thanks for reading, and if you have any tips or recommendations
5 Things Utah: Q&A w/ Rep. Candice Pierucci, Interim committee meeting, Medicaid vaccination rates
DJ Wilson | Sep 23, 2021 | Utah
We had a bit of news yesterday. State of Reform has joined the HMA family of companies. That family includes the Leavitt Partners, which is a national institution among health consultancies based in SLC. So, this alignment deepens our roots in Utah and connects Leavitt and State of Reform at the hip.
5 Things Utah: Q&A w/Melissa Freigang, Hospital transparency, COVID in nursing homes
DJ Wilson | Aug 18, 2021 | Utah
It's an odd time in COVID. Public opinion has turned gloomy, with Gallup reporting that more people are pessimistic about the future of COVID and getting the disease than are optimistic. That's the first time since January that more folks are worried than hopeful. Moreover, 1 in 3 vaccinated individuals are
5 Things Utah: DOH merger update, Greg Bell, Federal coverage gap
DJ Wilson | Jul 29, 2021 | Utah
Thanks to the team for holding things down while I stepped away on vacation. Our managing editor, Emily Boerger, leads a team of reporters covering Utah and fourteen other states as they navigate the shoals of health reform. This week, we tee up conversations with Greg Bell, with Eric Cannon and
5 Things Utah: Q&A w/Emma Chacon, ACA decision, Health equity
Emily Boerger | Jun 17, 2021 | Utah
While DJ is out of office, I’ll be bringing you this edition of 5 Things We’re Watching. I’m the managing editor here at State of Reform where I have my eye on health care in Utah and a number of other states. Feel free to email me any feedback or tips
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