Colleagues,
With the recent announcement about the federal government’s updated immigration policies, we understand that many of you are eager for answers about how these developments may impact our patients, employees, and the communities we serve.
University of Utah Health is committed to the privacy of our patients, as well as anyone working, learning, or training in our organization. Patient medical information remains subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that protects privacy and sensitive health information.
We will continue to follow all state and federal laws and prioritize the safety and well-being of our patients and teams at U of U Health. We will also keep you updated via email and Pulse about further updates relevant to the care of our patients and the well-being of our employees.
Thank you for ongoing awareness and support. If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to AskAdmin@hsc.utah.edu.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Good, MD, FNAI
CEO, University of Utah Health
A. Lorris Betz Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
Sam Finlayson, MD, MPH, MBA
Interim Dean, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
Chief Clinical Officer, University of Utah Health
Dan Lundergan, MHA
Chief Executive Officer
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics