The big picture: While rural hospitals nationwide face closure risks, Utah's 21 rural facilities are finding stability through consistent leadership and strategic partnerships, according to Matt McCullough of the Utah Hospital Association. Why it matters Rural...

The bottom line: A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute revealed major gaps in maternity care access across Utah. Now, state leaders are turning that data into action—by putting communities in the driver's seat. Why it matters Access to quality...

Anna West of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Beagley of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute share insights from a report on maternity care access across the state that reveals many Utah mothers—especially in rural communities—face...

A modern healthcare facility is taking shape in Monticello, replacing Utah's oldest operational hospital. Why it matters San Juan Hospital has served the Monticello community since 1958, but the aging facility is being replaced with a state-of-the-art hospital...

THE BIG PICTURE: States have until November 5 to submit applications for their share of the $50 billion Rural Transformation Fund, creating a high-stakes rush to determine how these funds will reshape rural healthcare delivery. WHY IT MATTERS: Over 20% of Americans...