Utah’s governor apologized Monday for an apparent error in COVID-19 vaccination data reporting. In a statement tweeted out to followers, Gov. Spencer Cox said the state “screwed up” in reporting that 70% of adult residents had received at least one shot of a vaccine, when the actual total was around 67.07%. “My fellow Utahns: We… Read More: Utah gov apologizes for COVID-19 vaccine data error: ‘We screwed… »
Jan. 22, 2020 — Utah has banned the discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children. It’s the 19th state and one of the most conservative to outlaw the practice that seeks to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, the Associated Press reported. The ban in Utah could give support to people challenging… Read More: Utah Bans Conversion Therapy »
Dive Brief: CMS on Monday approved Utah’s request to expand Medicaid to the full extent allowed under the Affordable Care Act, or to adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level. The expanded program will provide coverage to about 120,000 newly eligible adults starting on Jan. 1, 2020. The plan, which also… Read More: Utah Medicaid expansion, with controversial work rules, gets nod »