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Intermountain Precision Genomics continues to expand cancer testing through advancements to TheraMap, a test for advanced-stage cancer patients. TheraMap uses state-of-the-art genomic technology to analyze and interpret what changes, or gene mutations, are present in a patient’s tumor DNA.

The planned 38-acre campus in Lehi will feature five floors, 66 beds, a three-story medical office building, and 468,000 total square feet. Lisa Paletta, RN, will be the administrator of the Lehi campus.

The Utah Department of Health announced plans ­­­­to implement full Medicaid expansion in 2020. That means adults with household incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level—$17,236 a year for an individual or $35,535 for a family of four—are now eligible for Medicaid coverage.

Three recent publications—an interview with NEJM Catalyst and two op-eds published in Modern Healthcare and The Salt Lake Tribune—share the perspective of Intermountain President and CEO Dr. Marc Harrison on topics including One Intermountain, value-based care, and firearm safety.

An Intermountain initiative last year helped caregivers drive 3 million fewer miles by expanding the use of telework, public transit, and other methods.

After 30 years of service for Intermountain Healthcare, Lynn J. Ames is resigning from his current role as chair and member of the Intermountain Research and Medical Foundation Board.

Marc Probst, Intermountain’s vice president and chief information officer, honored by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

Riverton Hospital administrator Todd Neubert named Business Man of the Year by Riverton City and the South Valley Chamber. The recognition is part of the Business Peak Awards, a trio of honors recognizing outstanding business results and innovation.

Read summaries of recent news stories about Intermountain in the national and international media.