WMS Vice President Tracey Haas, DO, MPH, FAAFP – As a Wyoming family physician, I’ve long been curious about how health policy is shaped—and how it connects to the clinical decisions we make every day. For many of us, the legislative process—and the idea that a single person can influence it—can feel abstract or distant. […]
Year: 2025
HTI-4 Final Rule Summary
1. Rule Overview & Effective Date Finalized July 31, 2025, incorporated into CMS’s FY 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule — effective October 1, 2025 . Issued by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC/ASTP) to update health IT certification criteria and advance interoperability in e-prescribing, benefits transparency, and prior authorization . […]
White House releases AI action plan with focus on healthcare
In July, the White House introduced America’s AI Action Plan, unveiling 90+ federal initiatives aimed at modernizing AI use across sectors, including healthcare, via innovation, infrastructure, and international leadership. Key healthcare strategies include piloting AI diagnostics and operational tools, funding realistic clinical simulations, establishing data-sharing platforms, setting performance benchmarks, and advancing workforce training and cyber-resilience. […]
Wyoming Medical Society Launches Your Care is At Our Core Advocacy Campaign
Cheyenne, WY, August 18, 2025 – The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) is proud to launch the Your Care is At Our Core Campaign in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) to strengthen the bond between patients and their physicians, the foundation of health care. Over the past few years, physicians have faced growing challenges […]
Dr. Tracey Haas Named New Medicaid Medical Director
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has announced that Tracey Haas, DO, MPH, FAAFP, has been appointed as the new Medicaid Medical Director, effective August 11. Dr. Haas brings more than two decades of experience in clinical care, healthcare leadership, and public service. A board-certified family physician, she has dedicated her career to improving access […]
Newcastle Family Doctor Named 2025 Physician of the Year
CHEYENNE, WY — The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) proudly announces Michael Jording, MD, FAAFP, of Newcastle, as the recipient of its highest honor: the 2025 WMS Physician of the Year Award. This award recognizes exemplary service, dedication to patients, and significant contributions to advancing medicine in Wyoming. Dr. Jording, a board-certified family physician, has dedicated […]
H.R. 1 – What’s In Store for Medicare Reimbursement
The final passage and presidential signing of House Resolution 1 (the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) received a lot of attention and has drawn a wide range of opinions. The 870-page bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation with a wide range of provisions. With more than 100,000 Wyomingites covered by Medicare, it’s important that WMS […]
State Transition from WIC to Medicaid for Specialty Formula
The Wyoming WIC program asked that Wyoming Medicaid transition to reimburse for specialty formulas for medical indications. To that end, Wyoming Medicaid would like to provide the following clarifying information to clients and providers: For all children who are using Similac Advance, Similac Sensitive, Similac Total Comfort, or Similac Soy Isomil formulas, there is no […]
2025 Interim Legislative Hearing Update
The Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee, chaired by Senator Barlow and Representative Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, convened on June 23 and 24 in Casper. WMS staff attended alongside WMS physician members Dr. Jacques Beveridge (Cheyenne OB/Gyn), Dr. Tracey Hass (Laramie Family Medicine), Dr. Dustin Mayne (Casper and Douglas Pediatrician), and Dr. Justin Romano (Cheyenne Pediatric/Adolescent […]