According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol…

Practice: I work primarily at the Sugar House Health Center, where I have practiced since my residency. I have one patient that I’ve seen since my intern year! I also…

Overview SB 319 updates Utah law governing health insurance prior authorization (PA) processes. The legislation aims to reduce administrative burden on physicians, increase transparency in insurer decision-making, and protect providers…

Utah has taken a major step toward strengthening its healthcare workforce and protecting patient access to care. The Utah Legislature just passed HB270 – Healthcare Worker Post Employment Amendments, which eliminates most…

Practice: I work at the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Primary Care Clinic doing basic outpatient care. Residency: My residency was in Janesville, WI at the Mercy Hospital and Clinics…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Practice: I am a member of the faculty at the Utah Valley Family Medicine Residency. Residency: Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in 2002 A bit about Dr. Eastman: I grew up…