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House approves merger of Utah Education Network and Utah Telehealth Network to expand statewide access
Summary
First substitute House Bill 92 would merge the Utah Education Network and the Utah Telehealth Network, add hospital representatives to the UEN board and aim to expand telehealth access; the body approved the bill as amended 68–0.
The Utah House approved first substitute House Bill 92 to combine the Utah Education Network (UEN) with the Utah Telehealth Network, a move sponsors said will make telehealth a stronger statewide asset and improve hospital connectivity. Representative Menlove described the networks, showed maps of statewide connections, and argued that consolidating the two state assets will increase efficiency and access.
Representative Mathis offered Amendment #1—submitted in consultation with hospital stakeholders—to adjust the hospital selection process; sponsors said hospitals preferred selection rather than a vote and the amendment was adopted. Menlove said the change adds two board members to represent rural and urban hospitals.
After amendment and member questions were resolved, the House passed the measure as amended by a vote of 68 yea, 0 nay. The bill will be transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
