By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Few people know the Wyoming Legislature better than Joan Barron. From 1971-2014 Barron covered the Legislature from Cheyenne for the Casper Star-Tribune. Even in retirement she continues to spend time in the capitol researching legislation for her continued Sunday column in the Star-Tribune. She has seen it all […]
Year: 2017
Joint Labor, Health Committee Offers Experience and New Perspectives
By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Anyone attending a Wyoming House Joint Labor, Health, and Social Services Committee meeting during the 2017 legislative session would be wise to bring a legislative facebook with them, as the cast has made significant changes from a year ago. Leading the committee will be Rep. Eric Barlow (R-Campbell […]
Wanted: Providers to Serve in the Legislature
By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Before he was Rep. John Barrasso (R-Casper), he was John Barrasso, MD, a fact not lost on those he served with in the Wyoming Legislature from 2003-07. “Lawmakers would often come to me to on issues related to healthcare and they would also come to me with specific […]
WyoPOLST Takes Effect in Wyoming
CHEYENNE – Wyoming physicians and patients received an important tool for end-of-life care as WyoPOLST became law last week. The Wyoming Department of Health filed the rules for WyoPOLST with the Secretary of State’s office on April 12. POLST stands for Providers Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment and seeks to improve end-of-life care in Wyoming […]
Straight Talk About Risk Managers From MedPro
Risk managers are on the side of physicians, here’s why: By Jill Adams, MedPro Risks are an acknowledged component of the healthcare industry. As we face that fact in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, it has become increasingly clear that lack of preparation and education on risk topics can lead to detrimental results. Conversely, […]
Events, Publications, and Announcements, March 14
Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of webinar, CME, and other conference opportunities which we share with our members without endorsement. This week’s list includes: Announcements Please save the date for CMS Regions’ VII and VIII Stakeholder Webinar scheduled for Wednesday, March 29 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM MT. Follow the instructions below […]
Noridian Looks for Physicians to Join CAC
Noridian is searching for Wyoming physicians interested in taking part on its Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC), which meets three times-a-year. The purpose of the CAC, as outlined in the Medicare Program Integrity Manual, is to provide: A formal mechanism for health care providers in the state to be informed of and participate in the development of […]
Wyoming Physicians Taking Leadership Role on State Boards
Physician, Musician, State Aeronautics Board member. Former WMS board of trustees president Sigsbee Duck, MD, RPh was named by the Governer to the state aeronautics board this week. A few Wyoming physicians have taken leadership roles in the state with the Governor’s release of his appointees for various boards and commissions around Wyoming. Former WMS […]
Posterity Group, LLC Seeks Psychiatrists to Work in Sheridan VA
Excellent opportunity exists to work for a government contractor with competitive salary and sign-on bonus offered! Posterity Group, LLC is seeking professional, experienced Psychiatrists with a helpful attitude to join our family. Join one of the leading providers of services to loyal veterans who have served our country. To apply, call (301) 232-5675 or email: [email protected] […]
Events, Publications and Announcements, March 3
Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of webinar, CME, and other conference opportunities which we share with our members without endorsement. This week’s list includes: Announcements From time-to-time we get some odd requests and this one certainly falls into that category. The organization graphc-truths is asking for homemade comics. Graphic-truths seeks comics about […]