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Utah DHHS Recoups More Than $36 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates

Implements Permanent System Fixes to Ensure Future Accountability SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that it has successfully recouped $36 million...
Last updated: May 14, 2026

El DHHS de Utah recupera más de 36 millones de dólares en reembolsos de medicamentos de Medicaid

Implementa soluciones permanentes al sistema para garantizar la rendición de cuentas en el futuro SALT LAKE CITY — El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) anunció hoy...
Last updated: May 14, 2026

Utah health officials prepare for return of MV Hondius passengers

Salt Lake City—State health officials maintain the general risk from the Andes hantavirus remains low as they prepare for the return of Utahns exposed to the virus on a cruise...
Last updated: May 13, 2026

Las autoridades de salud de Utah se preparan para el regreso de los pasajeros del MV Hondius

SALT LAKE CITY—Las autoridades de salud estatales sostienen que el riesgo general de contraer el hantavirus del Andes sigue siendo bajo, mientras se preparan para el regreso de los habitantes...
Last updated: May 13, 2026

At least one passenger from Utah on board the MV Hondius

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified the Utah Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) that at least one Utah resident is a passenger on the MV...
Last updated: May 8, 2026

Al menos un pasajero de Utah a bordo del MV Hondius

Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades han informado al Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) de que al menos un residente de Utah...
Last updated: May 8, 2026

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