Issues

Why it matters: Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy aren't just a nine-month issue. They're early warning signs for long-term cardiovascular risk. But too many women lose care continuity after delivery. What's happening: Intermountain Health has developed a care...

Why it matters: With just a week left in Utah's 2026 legislative session, hospitals face significant funding challenges and operational policy changes that will shape care delivery across the state. By the numbers: 62 hospital-related bills are being actively tracked...

Why it matters: New preservation technology is rewriting what's possible in organ transplantation, expanding options for patients across the region. The big picture: For decades, transplant medicine operated on a strict timeline. Once an organ was recovered, teams had...

Why it matters: For decades, heart failure has been treated as progressive and permanent. The Utah Cardiac Recovery Symposium challenges that assumption, and it's working. By the numbers: Earlier this month, University of Utah Health hosted nearly 800 clinicians and...

Why it matters: When a child has a stroke, every second counts, but stroke symptoms in kids look different than in adults, leading to delayed treatment and worse outcomes. The big picture: Intermountain Children's Health, in partnership with University of Utah...

Thank you to the legislators and hospital leaders who joined us last night to connect and discuss critical healthcare issues as the legislative session enters its final weeks. These conversations between policymakers and healthcare providers are essential for...