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UETN Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
September 17, 2024The Utah Education and Telehealth Network Governing Board is pleased to announce the election of Christina Baum-Denise as Chair and Jason Strate as Vice Chair.
ATA Telehealth Awareness Week Events
September 11, 2024Highlighting the Value of Virtual Care - During the week, the ATA invites telehealth solution providers, hospital systems and medical practices, patient advocacy leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to highlight the need to establish an omnichannel care model that includes in-person and virtual care.
Internet for All
August 23, 2024Biden-Harris Administration Approves Utah, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands “Internet for All” Initial Proposals. Connecting all of Utah to broadband
Rural Utahns face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare
August 13, 2024A recent Salt Lake Tribune article highlights the challenges faced by residents in obtaining necessary medical care, including limited access to specialists, long travel distances and a lack of preventative care. The article features insights from Kasey Shakespear, Chair of the UTN Advisory Council and Kurt Loveless, a member of the UETN Board, who provide firsthand accounts of the healthcare disparities affecting rural communities.
CMS Proposes 2025 Physician Fee Schedule, Strives to Preserve Telehealth Flexibilities Amid Statutor
July 18, 2024The looming expiration of COVID telehealth flexibilities, set for December 31, 2024, brings significant changes to telehealth provisions. These flexibilities, introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), have been pivotal in expanding access to telehealth services. These changes could significantly impact both providers and patients.
HRSA June 20, 2024 Press Release
June 21, 2024$56 Million Awarded to HRSA-Funded Health Centers to Support Improving Quality Health Services in High Need Communities