One Utah Health Collaborative launches Innovation Advisory Board

The One Utah Health Collaborative, an organization launched last year by Gov. Spencer Cox to address healthcare costs in the state of Utah, has announced the formation of Utah’s first healthcare Innovation Advisory Board.

The Innovation Advisory Board (IAB) is made up of diverse members of the healthcare community who will advise and execute on healthcare innovation in the state, the collaborative said in a release.

Dan McMaster, chief strategy officer and director of 3M Health Information Systems, has been{mprestriction ids="1,3"} named chairman of the new board.

“We are thrilled and grateful to announce today each talented member of the Innovation Advisory Board,” said John Poelman, the collaborative’s director of innovation. “We selected candidates who collectively bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise. Members of this board have firsthand experience in clinical and operational transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship, and perhaps most importantly, personal experience working with patients from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly grateful to Dan McMaster for his service as chairman and efforts to help assemble the board.”

“Utah is home to some of the most innovative and respected healthcare organizations in the country,” McMaster said. “What a unique opportunity to bring a group of individuals together that come from many of these respected organizations and bring this innovative mindset. These leaders believe in doing what’s right for the individual patient and share a commitment to make the necessary changes that will ultimately lower costs and improve health outcomes for individuals.”

In addition to McMaster, those named to the Innovation Advisory Board are Dr. Brent James, clinical professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine; Dr. Douglas Smith, chief medical officer at Utah Cigna Healthcare; Erika Tse, pediatric physician assistant at Sacred Circle Healthcare; Josh Walker, co-founder and chief operating officer at Nomi Health; Katie Swenson, executive clinical director of Intermountain Health; Dr. Mara Rabin, medical director at Utah Health and Human Rights; Oreta Tupola, program coordinator for Utah Community Health Worker Association; Dr. Peter Weir, executive medical director of population health at University of Utah Health; Preston Cochrane, CEO of The Other Side Village; and Yemi Arunsi, director of hospital care management at Intermountain Health.{/mprestriction}