New Report Highlights Substance Use as Leading Factor in Utah Maternal Deaths
The big picture: A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and Utah DHHS reveals that substance use disorder is one of the top contributing factors in maternal deaths across Utah—and stigma often prevents women from seeking help. Why it matters: Fear of...
System-Wide Safety: How Intermountain Earned 14 A-Grades
Why it matters: Intermountain Health just earned recognition as one of the nation's safest health systems, with 14 hospitals receiving an "A" grade in the 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The big picture: According to Dr. Cara Camiolo, Chief Quality & Safety...
New Care Model Keeps Postpartum Women with Hypertension from Falling Through the Cracks
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...
Legislative Update: Final Week Ahead
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...
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