University of Utah receives $7 million grant for new research center to promote workplace safety and wellness
Patrick Jones | Sep 28, 2021 | Utah
Intermountain and SCL Health sign letter of intent to merge
Patrick Jones | Sep 16, 2021 | Colorado, Utah
Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare and Colorado-based SCL Health — two nonprofit health care organizations — signed a letter of intent to merge on Thursday. The letter promises higher quality care, greater accessibility for underserved communities, and greater affordability. The combined health system will include 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and
First-of-it-kind translational research building for mental health receives full funding
University of Utah Health | Sep 16, 2021 | Utah
Yesterday, during a meeting of the Executive Appropriations Committee of the Utah State Legislature, lawmakers unanimously approved $90 million in funding for the Utah Translational Research Building at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute. “The Utah Translational Research Building is an incredible win for the people of Utah,”
Health and Human Services Interim Committee discusses future behavioral health and value-based care reform
Patrick Jones | Sep 15, 2021 | Utah
The Utah Legislature continued its interim work this week after a summer break with a Health and Human Services Interim Committee meeting on Sept. 15. The topics discussed in the meeting include substance abuse and mental health legislation suggestions and value-based health care reform. Richard Nance, president of
Intermountain is postponing all non-urgent procedures requiring a hospital admission
Intermountain Healthcare | Sep 10, 2021 | Utah
COVID-19 cases have continued to significantly increase in Utah—resulting in consistently high volumes in hospital ICUs and acute care units across our system. Our teams are overwhelmed and we’re running out of staffed beds for patients. We are at a critical point where we must take further action to support
Utah's CHCs makes moves to further integrate behavioral and physical health
Patrick Jones | Sep 8, 2021 | Utah
Utah’s thirteen Community Health Centers (CHC) — operating from 40 service sites — are on the “forefront” of implementing physical health and behavioral health integration in the state, according to Emily Bennett, behavioral health integrated care coordinator at the Association of Utah Community Health (AUCH). Bennett says the
Dan Lundergan named CEO of University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics
University of Utah Health | Sep 1, 2021 | Utah
Dan Lundergan, MHA, Chief Operating Officer at University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer. He has served as interim CEO since February and steps into the official role beginning immediately. Lundergan will oversee U of U Health’s five hospitals and
Get the latest state-specific policy intelligence for the health care sector delivered to your inbox.