Intermountain Health | Find a Doctor in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Kansas (2024)

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Is Intermountain Healthcare owned by the Mormon Church? ›

While Intermountain Health's heritage is built on the church's dedication to serving the community, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has no powers, administrative or otherwise, over the health system's operations.

Exceptional care, closer to home

Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Intermountain serves patients and communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Kansas.

This statistic depicts the number of active physicians in Utah as of May 2023, ordered by specialty area. At that time, there were 480 anesthesiologists active in Utah. In total, there were almost 4,052 physicians in the state.

And while the physician shortage isn't new, the problem is growing across the United States. One-third of all Americans live in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas. It's even worse for those in rural communities, and Utah has a lot of those.

We are excited to announce that SCL Health is merging with Intermountain Healthcare on Friday, April 1, 2022.

SCL Health, now Intermountain Health, is a leading nonprofit organization and health system providing high-quality care to our patients and communities in Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

SCL Health and Intermountain Healthcare have merged to form a new organization serving patients and communities in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. The scope and scale of the merger will enhance care provided at SCL Health's hospitals and clinics.

Fortune and PINC AI (formerly IBM Watson) has named Intermountain Health to the 15 Top Health Systems list for 2023 for consistently delivering exceptional care. Intermountain Health ranked 3rd in the category of large health systems.

This statistic depicts the number of active physicians in Kansas as of May 2023, sorted by their specialty area. At that time, there were 439 anesthesiologists active in Kansas. In the state, there were over 4,068 active physicians in total.

How many doctors are in Montana? ›

Abstract. In 2021 the estimated number of physicians providing direct patient care in Montana was 2,569, 26% higher than the estimated number practicing in 2014.

Abstract. In 2021 the estimated number of physicians providing direct patient care in Wyoming was 1,043, 7% higher than the estimated number practicing in 2014.

No state in this country is exempt from the looming physician shortage. Every state, from Alaska to Florida, shows an increase in shortage ratio by 2030. There are three states forecast to have the largest ratio shortage by 2030: Mississippi, New Mexico, and Louisiana.

In the two main categories, Utah finished second in best healthcare quality and 11th in best healthcare access. However, Utah was tops with the cheapest annual healthcare premiums and highest percentage of employer coverage (61%).

The following is a partial list of assets known to be owned or controlled by the LDS Church: AgReserves - the largest producer of nuts in the United States (circa. 1997) Beneficial Financial Group - An insurance and financial services company with assets of $3.1 billion.

Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, Brigham Young University–Idaho, Brigham Young University–Pathway and Ensign College exist to provide an excellent secular education reinforced with the ideals and religious principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The hospital was originally owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), but is now owned and operated by Intermountain Healthcare (IHC). LDS Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission.

The LDS Church, through its real estate arm Property Reserve Inc., also owns the Inn at Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Currently, the church has no plans to build other hotels, according to Dale Bills, church spokesman.