Utah making further advances in value-based healthcare, according to experts
Boram Kim | May 23, 2023 | Utah
Utah Medicaid Director outlines state strategy on redeterminations
Boram Kim | May 11, 2023 | Utah
Utah Medicaid to observe FMAP reduction in April as renewal reviews continue
Boram Kim | Mar 24, 2023 | Utah
Utah Governor outlines progress made during 2023 legislative session as lawmakers adjourn
Boram Kim | Mar 6, 2023 | Utah
The Utah Legislature adjourned its 2023 session on Friday, and Gov. Spencer Cox held a press conference outlining the legislative progress that was made. The governor’s office acknowledged the progress that was made on the health front, including efforts to protect children’s mental health by enforcing regulations on
Q&A: Rob Ence, state leader on aging addresses challenges and opportunities facing older Utahns
Boram Kim | Feb 14, 2023 | Utah
Rob Ence is the executive director of the Utah Commission on Aging (UCOA), a state commission established in 2005 to coordinate efforts across the aging spectrum on policy, research and academia, and community services for the older adult population. Ence assumed the role in 2016 when the commission was tasked
Utah DHHS focused on preparedness for Medicaid redeterminations in April
Boram Kim | Jan 12, 2023 | Utah
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) confirmed this week that the state’s Medicaid program is in the process of reviewing its planned system programming, communication, and other preparations for the end of continuous enrollment. The federal Omnibus Appropriation Act decouples the continuous Medicaid coverage provision
Utah Democrat Rep. Rosemary Lesser plans to address healthcare access and Medicaid expansion in 2023 legislative session
Boram Kim | Jan 12, 2023 | Utah
Democratic Utah Rep. Rosemary Lesser (D - Ogden) spoke to State of Reform about her outlook and plans for the upcoming general session, which begins on January 17th. She plans to introduce several health-related reforms including bills that address Medicaid coverage and eligibility. Lesser, a member of the
Utah lawmaker sponsoring bills to support healthcare access for people with disabilities and workforce in upcoming session
Boram Kim | Jan 11, 2023 | Utah
Utah Rep. Norm Thurston (R - Provo) recently shared his outlook on the upcoming legislative session with State of Reform, saying his top health policy priorities are sufficiently funding services for people with disabilities and ensuring an adequate supply of mental and physical health professionals across the spectrum of care.
Q&A: John Poelman, Senior Director at Leavitt Partners, on outlook for One Utah Health Collaborative in 2023
Boram Kim | Dec 20, 2022 | Utah
John Poelman led a team that supported Governor Spencer Cox’s office throughout the design and community input phase of forming the One Utah Health Collaborative. The collaborative is a community-owned organization that is focused on enabling the health system to scale successful outcomes for all Utahns. Poelman’s efforts included facilitating