UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. August 2016 Dear Colleague, I am asking for your help to solve an urgent health crisis facing America: the opioid epidemic. Everywhere I travel, I see communities devastated by opioid overdoses. I meet families too ashamed to seek treatment for addiction. And I will never forget […]
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Events, Conferences, and Announcements for August 10
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 The American Psychiatric Association held the Assembly meeting in May. Below is a summary of some of the major discussions or actions that may be of interest. […]
Colorado Springs Physician Offers Presentation on Legalization of Pot in Colorado
Kenneth Finn, MD presents to members of the Laramie County Medical Society in Cheyenne on Aug. 2. Colorado Physician Sees Public Health Declines in Wake of Amendment 64 CHEYENNE – The Laramie County Medical Society hosted Kenn Finn, MD on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Wyoming Medical Society Office in Cheyenne to discuss the impacts […]
Noridian offers News and Update
Noridian’s Provider Outreach and Education Department would like to provide Associations with our latest news and updates. According to the CMS Internet-Only Manual Publication 100-09, Chapter 6, Section 20.2, Noridian looks to you to communicate the following items to your members. Currently, our top trending items are: The MAC Satisfaction Indicator (MSI): Evaluate Our […]
Position Announcement: Assistant Dean for Rural Programs
The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho Program (WWAMI) has a position available for a .75 FTE Assistant Dean. The Assistant Dean for Rural Programs will be accountable directly to the Associate Dean for Curriculum and will be responsible for: Leadership, coordination and development of rural academic programs […]
Johnson Starts His Term as WMS President
Paul Johnson, MD speaks during the President’s Dinner at the WMS Annual Meeting, June 4 in Moran, Wyo. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE – Cheyenne ENT Paul Johnson, MD, FACS began his one-year terms as president of the Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) July 1. Johnson is a partner at Southeast Wyoming Ear, […]
Bimestefer and Cigna Seperate
Kim Bimestefer watches conversation during a Cigna-sponsored dinner in Cheyenne, March 15. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE – Kim Bimestefer has been removed as the President and General Manager for Cigna’s Mountain States Region, according to Cigna representatives from its Greenwood Village, Colo. office. “Cigna’s collaborative relationship with the Wyoming Medical Society remains […]
State Insurance Manager Suggests Providers, Facilities Causing Increase Costs To State
Ralph Hayes, seen here during the Natrona County Medical Society’s Dinner June 8 in Casper, offered his testimony on the increased cost of state health insurance to the Joint Appropriations Committee Wednesday morning in Cheyenne. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE – The Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) of the Wyoming Legislature met in Cheyenne this week […]
Events, Conferences, and Announcements for June 23
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 The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho Program (WWAMI) has a position available for a .75 FTE Assistant Dean. […]
Events, Conferences, and Announcements for June 10, 2016
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 The Wyoming Department of Health released proposed changes to Medicaid rules Ch. 7, 20, and 28. The public comment period is now underway until July 21, […]