by London Kelley | Nov 24, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
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...
by London Kelley | Nov 20, 2025 | Community Impact
KEY POINTS: Washington activity is important but community impact is paramount Hospitals are focused on financial sustainability and care transformation Efforts to increase convenience and affordability are critical While Washington remains busy with legislation and...
by London Kelley | Nov 20, 2025 | Behavioral Health
Why it matters: Mental health challenges are creating significant pressure on Utah’s healthcare system, especially in rural areas where resources are already stretched thin. The big picture: Utah’s shortage of behavioral health beds means patients could...
by London Kelley | Nov 7, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
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...
by London Kelley | Nov 5, 2025 | Workforce
CommonSpirit Health is taking decisive action against workplace violence with a system of training, response teams, and security measures that protect healthcare workers. Why it matters “The concept of ‘that’s just part of the job’...
by London Kelley | Nov 4, 2025 | Workforce
Why it matters: Mass casualty incidents require split-second decisions and seamless coordination. At University of Utah Health, emergency teams regularly practice these high-pressure scenarios to ensure readiness when real disasters strike. The scenario: “Bus...
by London Kelley | Oct 29, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
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...
by London Kelley | Oct 27, 2025 | Community Impact
The big picture: Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration honoring its legacy of faith-based, inclusive healthcare and announcing major investments in its future. Why it matters: Founded in 1875 by two Sisters of the Holy Cross,...
by London Kelley | Oct 24, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
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...
by London Kelley | Oct 23, 2025 | Workforce
The emergency room never sleeps—and neither do the teams that keep it running through the night. Following Dr. J.R. Pickett of University of Utah Health, we get a rare glimpse into the rhythm and relationships that power emergency medicine when most of Utah is asleep....
