Wyoming Leaders in Medicine |
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The 2020-2021 Wyoming Leaders in Medicine Cohort graduated last weekend in Laramie, WY. |
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WMS would like to extend a big congratulations to the 2020-2021 WLM class!! 2020 was a tough year to be in a leadership class, but also maybe one of the most pivotal. While some of the travel was limited, the lessons throughout the course held deep significance in a year wrought with more change than any other in recent memory. We are so proud of the work this group did, and we look forward to their continued growth and development in the future through the WLM alum program.
All WLM Alum - SAVE THE DATE - January 14-15, 2022.
Something wick(edly fun) this way comes!
Graduating Class:
Allison Barnett, PA-C
Renae Dorrity, MD
Carol Fischer, MD
Tracey Haas, DO
John Haeberle, MD
Renae Hepfner, DO
Tracy Jons, PA-C
Shannon Lambert, PA-C
Kelly Lieb, PA-C
Matt Mitchell, MD
Israel Stewart, DO
Stefan Yakel, DO
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WDH Seeks Physician Input |
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WDH seeks input on behavioral health bill with 3 open listening sessions. |
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HB38 - Community behavioral health - priority populations was signed into law as HEA56 during the recent Legislative Session.
In addition to defining what types of individuals should be considered priority populations for services contracted through the State General Funded system of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers in Wyoming, Section 3 of the Act requires the Department of Health to flesh out the plan going forward, with the participation of affected stakeholders.
As part of this effort, WDH would like to invite WMS members to attend a series of three (3) public meetings over the summer.
Meeting Information
Meeting 1 - Casper, WY
Tuesday, May 4th 2-4 pm
RM 160 - McMurry Career Studies Center
The goal of the meeting is to provide an introduction and solicit initial thoughts on the redesign from the public. We would encourage anyone who intends to show up in person to get vaccinated against COVID. Limited virtual participation will also be enabled through Google Meet:
Or dial: (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 652 342 454 8306#
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Meeting 2 - Lander, WY
Tuesday, June 29th 2-4 pm
Chapel - Wyoming Life Resource Center
The goal of the meeting will be to provide updates on the process and solicit feedback from the public. As with the first meeting, we would encourage anyone who intends to show up in person to get vaccinated against COVID. Google Meet joining info:
Or dial: (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 204 128 551 4708#
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Meeting 3 - Rawlins, WY
Tuesday, August 17th 2-4 pm
Jeffrey Memorial Community Center
The goal of the meeting will be to present the draft report to the Joint Labor Committee and solicit feedback from the public. We would encourage anyone who intends to show up in person to get vaccinated against COVID. Google Meet joining info:
Or dial: (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 545 940 243 5949#
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Call for Nominations -
WMS Physician of the Year
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WMS is asking our membership to recognize those physicians in WY that go above and beyond in their professional lives and within their community. Please consider nominating a deserving doctor for the 2021 Physician of the Year award. It is a special honor that the Wyoming Medical Society is proud to facilitate within in our state.
Nominations are due no later than May 21st for consideration.
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Healthcare: We need YOUR help! |
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The Wyoming Department of Family Services, with assistance from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, is administering the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), a U.S. Treasury initiative passed through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and expanded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - AND WE NEED YOUR HELP GETTING THE WORD OUT! Please share this information with any patients that might benefit from this assistance.
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All payments received, either directly by landlords or utility providers, or by tenants will be used to satisfy each individual renter’s approved costs included in their ERAP applications. Note: A renter must meet all four eligibility requirements to be eligible for the program.
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COVID-19 Immunization Data |
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Click image to view full sized PDF. |
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Here you will find:
- Vaccine program provider enrollment
- Required training for COVID-19 vaccine coordinators
- COVID-19 vaccine resources and information
- COVID-19 vaccination program templates and forms
- CDC's V-Safe After Vaccination Health Checker
- Wyoming Immunization Registry (WyIR) Resources
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Aligning Managed Care & Patient Care |
Monday, May 3, 2021 at Noon
Wyoming-based physician group, Summit Medical Group of Wyoming and medical billing company Innovative Healthcare have successfully negotiated emergency department managed care contracts in Wyoming and across the country. In this webinar, they discuss how they do it, why it is important, and how it ultimately benefits patients, providers, and hospitals alike.
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Power of Rural Conference |
May 17/May 18 and May 24/May 25
11:45am - 4:00pm MDT
Join us in May to learn about innovations in the Wyoming healthcare landscape and share information with professionals across the state on topics impacting rural care.
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ADHD Plus: Treating ADHD Along with Common Comorbidities |
Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:30 am
The Wyoming PAL Program is hosting a pediatric mental health webinar for treating providers. This conference was formerly to take place in Cheyenne, WY but has been moved to an online platform.
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5/27/21 - 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
6/1/21 - 1:15 - 2:15 PM ET
6/5/21 - 8:00 - 9:00 AM ET
6/9/21 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
6/29/21 - 8:00 - 9:00 AM ET
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High Risk Patients with COVID-19: Outpatient Management to Prevent Progression |
The program High-Risk Patients with COVID-19: Outpatient Management to Prevent Progression will provide clinicians who manage outpatients with COVID-19 with a review of the most current management guidelines and information on the mechanism of action, efficacy and safety data, and patient eligibility for the monoclonal antibodies that have received emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA to treat outpatients with COVID-19. |
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e-Prescribing Made Easy!! |
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iCoreRx does it for you:
● e-Prescribe all medications, including controlled substances, from any computer, laptop, tablet or phone and no matter where you are - home, office, or anywhere there’s internet
● Access a built-in rapid-search drug directory
● See exact identifiers from your EMR to show you medications and doses dispensed to your patient by 99% of U.S. pharmacies, including first-time patients
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iCoreConnect, Friend of WMS, creates software for dentists that helps you work faster, reducing steps and errors in the day-to-day processes of caring for your patients.
WMS members receive 43% off iCoreRx, as well as substantial discounts on iCoreConnect’s other products.
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Thank you 2021 Friends of WMS! |
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