No, the University of Utah (U of U) is not part of Intermountain Healthcare. They are two distinct and separate healthcare systems operating within the same region.
Distinct Healthcare Systems
While both organizations provide comprehensive medical services and are prominent in Utah, they operate independently. University of Utah Healthcare, which is now known as University of Utah Health (or U of U Health/U Health), established its current concise name approximately five years prior to Intermountain Healthcare's own significant name change announcement in 2022. This history of distinct branding and separate identity underscores their independent status.
Intermountain Healthcare's Organizational Structure
Intermountain Healthcare has its own unique organizational structure and has expanded through strategic mergers with other healthcare providers. A notable example of Intermountain's growth involved its merger with SCL Health. This integration brought organizations like SCL Health, previously led by figures such as Jumonville as president and CEO, under the Intermountain umbrella. This demonstrates Intermountain's expansion through consolidation with other entities, which does not include the University of Utah's healthcare system.
In summary, despite both being major providers of medical care in the region, University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare maintain separate administrations, facilities, and strategic directions.
