Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association


About UHA

UHA currently provides a variety of member services to 47 acute and specialty hospitals, 10 health systems or management companies, and 27 affiliated professional societies involved in providing healthcare services to the citizens of Utah and neighboring states.

Staff Members
R. Kirk Olsen , CHE, Interim President/CEO
David C. Gessel, J.D., Vice President of Government Relations and Legal Affairs
Jillanne C. Vicory, Director, Member and Community Affairs
Scott D. Horne, Manager, Health Policy & Information Systems
Kelly Apgood, Assistant to the President
Debby Whittaker, Secretary/Receptionist


Board of Trustees

Greg M. Rosenvall, Gunnison Valley Hospital, Chair
Larry D. Hancock, Intermountain Healthcare Urban Central Region, Past Chair
David Entwistle, CHE, University Healthcare, Chair Elect
Steven B. Bateman, St. Mark's Hospital, Secretary-Treasurer
G. Kirk Olsen, UHA Interim President/CEO

Robert Allen, Park City Medical Center
Julie Barrett, Trustee, St. Mark's Hospital
Gary E. Beck, CHE, Sevier Valley Hospital
A. Lorris Betz, MD, PhD, University of Utah Health Sciences
Douglas C. Black, Trustee, Intermountain Healthcare Urban Central Region
Debra Lynn S. Falvo, MHSA, RNC, Valley Mental Health
Si William Hutt, Ashley Valley Medical Center
Kevin A. Johnson, FACHE, Mountain View Hospital
Mikelle Moore, LDS Hospital
Timothy T. Pehrson, Mc-Kay Dee Hospital Center
Gregory Poulsen, Intermountain Healthcare
F. Robert Reeder, Trustee, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
Cary Smith, Trustee, Uintah Basin Medical Center
Steven R. Smoot, Administrator, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center


Mission & Vision

Vision:  To be the state's most influential, trusted and respected leader in healthcare policy and advocacy and a valued resource for information and knowledge.

Mission:  To enhance the ability of the members to achieve their missions and goals.


Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association
2180 South 1300 East, Suite 440, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106