by William C. Duncan | May 19, 2021
The religious roots that grew into today’s healthcare Written by William C. Duncan May 19, 2021 In 1875, Ellis Shipp left her family in Utah to attend the Women’s College of Pennsylvania, with the encouragement of Brigham Young, president of The Church of...
by Derek Monson | Apr 16, 2021
4 principles for modernizing healthcare emerge from pandemic Written by Derek Monson April 16, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated both the strengths and the shortcomings of Utah’s healthcare system. What lessons can we learn from the pandemic to...
by Derek Monson | Apr 13, 2021
Suicides in U.S. decrease despite pandemic – why? Written by Derek Monson April 13, 2021 Mental health professionals recently described mental health problems as a “second pandemic” during the period of COVID-19, and rightly so. Mental health problems were...
by Derek Monson | Mar 19, 2021
Biden and Cox urge vaccination, but facts are the only persuasion people need Written by Derek Monson March 19, 2021 Utah Governor Spencer Cox just announced that all Utahns 16 and older will be eligible to get a COVID vaccine starting next week at the same...
by Derek Monson | Mar 15, 2021
COVID has taught us how to care for the sick and prepare for emergencies Written by Derek Monson March 15, 2021 Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune. The COVID pandemic in Utah has been tragic, putting thousands in the hospital and leaving nearly...
by Derek Monson | Mar 12, 2021
Legislative healthcare reforms target vaccination, mental health, prescriptions Written by Derek Monson March 12, 2021 The 2021 legislative session in Utah was a modestly significant one for healthcare. Specifically, there were impactful policy reforms...
