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During the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many non-urgent outpatient surgeries and imaging exams, such as screening mammograms, were postponed by health systems such as Intermountain Healthcare as they paused to assess the risk of providing care with the threat of contracting the coronavirus. During that time, new restrictions were put in place by Intermountain and others to ensure patient and caregiver safety.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced hospitals, physician practices, payers, and government agencies to adapt quickly in the face of unprecedented clinical and economic upheaval. The road ahead remains uncertain and many more innovations will surely be required. However, it is important to reflect on what has been learned in this short, impactful time and consider how healthcare organizations can further evolve to meet the challenges of the future. Here are three ways successful organizations will be different when we emerge from the crisis.

Once again, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital as one of the nation's best children's hospitals in eight specialties — with three specialties moving up into the top 25 in the nation, and one tied for first in patient outcomes — according to the publication's new 2020-2021 Best Children's Hospitals rankings published online today.

As the hot summer days set in, Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is reminding drivers to never leave a child in a vehicle – even for a few minutes – to prevent heat-related injuries or even death, especially as family schedules change during the coronavirus pandemic.

Intermountain Healthcare was again recognized by healthcare leaders and physicians across the nation as one of the top systems for innovation, delivery transformation, and controlling costs.

The class of 2020 high school graduates have seen all kinds of creative graduation ceremonies, but none as unique as the one last week at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray.

If you're pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have questions about your prenatal clinic visits and staying healthy. You don't want to miss these visits, but wonder if they could expose you to risk of infection?

Patients in Utah who meet certain clinical and non-clinical criteria can now receive hospital-level healthcare services at home thanks to Intermountain Healthcare.

Ryan Smith has been selected as Intermountain Healthcare's new vice president and chief information officer (CIO) after an extensive nationwide search following the announcement of Marc Probst's upcoming retirement.

It's summer, which means kids, families, and neighborhoods are likely buzzing with activity. Kids are playing outside and summer weekends and holidays are full of parties, vacations and tons of fun. There is even more interest in being outside, as kids end school and COVID restrictions are relaxed. Unfortunately, this is also the most common time for accidents.