by Chris Nichols | Feb 18, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 17, 2026 | Community Impact, Workforce
Why it matters: University of Utah Health’s AirMed Perinatal Team received the Pediatric and Neonatal Transport Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), recognizing their leadership in high-risk neonatal and maternal care. The big...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 13, 2026 | Community Impact
Utah’s legislative session is halfway done. After the holiday break, lawmakers return to finalize the budget and vote on key health care bills. Budget cuts are coming Every committee was asked to find 5% in reductions. For health care, that’s a recommended...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 11, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: U.S. News & World Report named 26 Intermountain Health hospitals high performing for maternity care, more than any other health system in the country. The big picture: The recognition reflects years of focused improvement in maternal and newborn...
by London Kelley | Feb 9, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Hypertensive disorders affect up to 1 in 5 pregnancies, and for many women, high blood pressure doesn’t end after delivery. Without proper follow-up, it quietly increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and long-term complications....
by London Kelley | Feb 6, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: The Leapfrog Group’s 2025 Hospital Safety Grades recognized Intermountain Health as one of the safest health systems in the country, with 14 hospitals earning an “A” grade and 6 earning a “B.” The big picture: Leapfrog...
by London Kelley | Feb 4, 2026 | Community Impact
The big picture: Intermountain Health’s Transplant Program performed 515 organ transplants in 2025—the most ever completed by a Utah transplant program in a single year. Why it matters: Every transplant represents a life saved in time. For families like Erin...
by London Kelley | Feb 2, 2026 | Community Impact, Medicaid
The bottom line: As Utah lawmakers move into Week 3 of the 45-day legislative session, budget cuts, particularly to Medicaid, are dominating conversations at the Capitol, with significant implications for hospitals and the communities they serve, according to Utah...
by London Kelley | Feb 2, 2026 | Medicaid
Medicaid, Medicare. They sound a lot alike, but they’re actually two very different programs. And knowing the difference really matters, especially in Utah. Here’s a simple trick to keep them straight think care for Medicare and aid for Medicaid. Medicare...
