Utah's capitol building in daylight, with the American and Utah flag flying.

2024 Utah State of Reform Conference panel on access to rural healthcare features PCRH director

DHHS Primary Care and Rural Health Director Marc Watterson joined a panel of experts in a session at the 2024 Utah State of Reform Conference. Other members of the panel included:

  • Keith Horwood, M.D., physician at Community Health Centers Utah;
  • Stephanie Lyden, M.D., vascular neurologist, faculty director at Rural Underserved Utah Training Experience;
  • Matt McCullough, Ph.D., rural hospital improvement director at the Utah Hospital Association; and
  • David Lee, principal at Health Management Associates.

The panel discussed healthcare issues facing rural communities. To read go to the state of reform website.