- WMS Election Results
- WWAMI Graduation
- WMS Centennial Scholarship
- WY Physician Workforce Survey
- Plans of Safe Care Survey
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- Advocacy Education
- People Matter, Words Matter
- WMS Updates
- Education Opportunities
- Physician Wealth Advisors Update
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President
Spencer Weston, MD
Family Medicine
Evanston, WY
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Vice President
Kristina Behringer, MD
Family Medicine
Cheyenne, WY
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Secretary/Treasurer
Carol Fischer, MD
Family Medicine
Cheyenne, WY
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Open Trustee
Rebecca Franklund, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Sheridan, WY
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Trustee-At-Large
Donald Kirk, MD
Family Medicine
Afton, WY
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Trustee-At-Large
Mattson Mathey, MD
Family Medicine
Thermopolis, WY
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Thank you to our members for participating in the election and congratulations to our 24-25 elected board members! Terms begin July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2025. | |
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Congratulations E-2020 - Wyoming's newest WWAMI graduates!
Today WMS celebrates the success and accomplishments of all of our WWAMI graduates! Your hard work has paid off!
We wish you the best of luck as you head into your residency, and we eagerly await your return to Wyoming!
WWAMI E-2020 Composite
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WMS Centennial Scholarship for WWAMI Medical Education
The Wyoming Medical Society celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2003. In recognition of that centennial anniversary, Newcastle physician and WMS past president, Dr. Michael Jording, founded the Wyoming Centennial Scholarship Fund.
Since the first award was presented in 2007 to now practicing physician and WMS Board Member Luke Goddard, MD, the award has awarded more than $75,000 to 56 graduating and first-year WWAMI students.
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This year, WMS is honored to present Dr. Madeleine Isler the Outstanding Graduate Award.
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Dr. Isler is headed to the University of Vermont to complete her dermatology training after finishing an intern year in the Spokane area.
Congratulations to all of our distinguished WWAMI graduates, and a very special congratulations to this year's Outstanding Graduate Dr. Isler.
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Continue the Legacy - Donate to the Centennial Scholarship Fund Today | |
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Funds for the scholarship awards are generated from investment revenues and ongoing donations from generous Wyoming physicians.
In just a few quick clicks you can help Wyoming's future WWAMI students!
Anyone interested in donating to the fund to further ensure its future success can click the link below. Donations of any amount are welcome!
Upon completion, you will receive an automated confirmation of your donation, but if you need an official receipt for tax/other purposes - just email mcowley@wyomed.org.
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WY Physician Workforce Survey | |
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The Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee (JLHSS) turns to WMS and its members for help. Please take a moment to complete this important survey.
WMS will be working with legislators this year to tackle issues such as physician workforce and patient access to care. We've been asked to provide physician workforce data and need your help.
We will be presenting the results of this survey to the legislature in late June. So far, we have 29 responses from just 11 of our 23 counties. Please take a few moments to complete the survey and encourage your colleague to do the same. This data will be used to inform policy decisions that will directly impact you, your practice and your patients.
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Plans of Safe Care Survey (PoSC) | |
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The WDH is seeking information to support individuals with a PoSC. Please take a moment to complete this important survey.
The objective of this survey is to: Recognize training opportunities for implementation, practical application, and ongoing support for individuals with a PoSC up to one year following the birth event.
You can help us understand the landscape of PoSC needs within Wyoming. We kindly ask for your response to the questions below. Your answers will be kept confidential and solely utilized for the purpose of identifying gaps & educational needs.
Your insights will help us improve the support and services provided to individuals and families.
If you have further questions or comments, please contact: plansofsafecare@wyo.gov
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WMS has partnered with the Wyoming Hospital Association and Husch Blackwell to bring you important advocacy education opportunities. | |
FTC: Changes Rules Around Non-Compete Clauses
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - noon
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized and voted 3 to 2 to approve its much-anticipated rule banning non-compete agreements between employers and employees. Although early versions of the rule had largely excepted hospitals, the final rule does not, and the FTC has noted that physician non-competes are a specific target of this rule. However, how the rule applies to non-profits and local government entities, both of which have a large presence in healthcare in Wyoming and which the FTC doesn’t have jurisdiction over, is murky.
In addition, industry groups have already sued the FTC (in Texas and Pennsylvania) to void the rule, but it remains to be seen whether those efforts will yield results before it goes into effect. Join the Wyoming Hospital Association, the Wyoming Medical Society, and lawyers from Husch Blackwell, LLP’s healthcare regulatory, labor and employment, and competition groups to hear about how the FTC’s rule may apply to Wyoming hospitals and physicians, and how best to prepare for complying with the rule.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just announced a webinar on the noncompete rule - May 31, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET.
The FTC will host an online overview of the final rule banning noncompetes, focused on healthcare. Chair Lina Khan will kick off the session before turning it over to the Office of Policy Planning.
The briefing will include a summary of the rule with a focus on healthcare and time for answering questions submitted in advance using the email address provided below.
The briefing is free and expected to last 30 minutes. The FTC invites you to submit questions in advance by email at asknoncompete@ftc.gov. In the subject line, please include “Healthcare Briefing”.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Resources, guides, and multi-language model notices are available on the Noncompete Rule page at www.ftc.gov/noncompetes.
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People Matter, Words Matter | |
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The American Hospital Association has launched a campaign to combat stigma to help individuals feel seen & heard.
Words can transmit stigma. Studies have shown that people with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders often feel judged, outside and inside the health care system. This can lead them to avoid, delay or stop seeking treatment. The way we talk about people with a behavioral disorder can change lives – in either a positive or negative manner.
The AHA, together with behavioral health and language experts from member hospitals and partner organizations, will release a series of downloadable posters to help your employees adopt patient-centered, respectful language.
People matter and the words we use to describe them or the disorders they have matter.
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WMS Annual Meeting - October 25-26 | |
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The 2024 annual meeting will be held in Laramie on a UW Football home game weekend.
We are thrilled to invite our members to participate in an exciting conference filled with networking opportunities, education seminars, and a tailgate experience with attendance to the football game!
Registration will open soon, and there will be early bird pricing, so make sure the meeting is on your schedule!
Lodging will sell out as we get closer to the event. We encourage everyone to reserve lodging ASAP.
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Wyoming Leaders in Medicine | | |
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The Wyoming Leaders in Medicine program is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cohort! Apply today!
WMS is excited to bring you the 2024-2025 Wyoming Leaders in Medicine-Physician Leadership Academy.
The application process is short, and the memories will last a lifetime!
If you have any questions about the program please email info@wyomed.org or call the WMS office at 307-635-2424.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The WMS Online Learning Calendar has shared over 150 education opportunities in 2024 - and that's just the first half of the year! If you're looking for local and/or online CME opportunities, our calendar is a great resource! Click on the button below to access.
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Physician Wealth Advisors | |
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Tax season is over, but now is the time to learn from 2023.
Read the latest newsletter with tax tips and tricks curated just for physicians!
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