Archive for January 2026

Recently, there has been a sharp increase in the number of infants born with syphilis in the U.S. Utah is no exception to this concerning trend as there were 4 times as many congenital syphilis cases in 2023 compared with 2019. Fortunately, congenital syphilis is preventable. Providers who care for pregnant patients are important partners…

The Utah Academy of Family Physicians applauds innovation in healthcare and AI has the potential to provide some positive improvements in delivery of care and reduction of administrative burden. However, we have significant concerns with the apparent willingness to move forward with AI without the necessary guardrails and without the understanding that human involvement is…

Practice: Now I work part-time in a small functional medicine practice in Vernal, I cover a couple weekends a month at a medical detox facility in Orem, and cover a handful of shifts in local urgent care clinics in Roosevelt and Vernal. I’ve been practicing since 1985 – 40 years. Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin…

UAFP is preparing for another impactful Utah legislative session, and the months ahead will shape policies that directly affect family physicians, patients, and the health of our communities. At a time when health care policy is increasingly complex and rapidly evolving, it is more important than ever for family physicians to have a strong, informed…