Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Wyoming Medical Society Advocating for doctors and their patients since 1903 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.wyomed.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Wyoming Legislature Tackles Cost of Health Insurance](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-legislature-tackles-cost-of-health-insurance/) - The Wyoming Legislature created a Health Insurance Affordability Task Force to examine one of the most pressing challenges facing patients, employers, physicians, and communities across the state: the rising cost of health insurance. The task force was formed during the 2026 interim to study why health insurance premiums remain difficult to afford for many Wyoming - [WMS Represents Members at May Legislative Hearing](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-represents-members-at-may-legislative-hearing/) - During its May 14–15 meeting in Casper, the Wyoming Legislature's Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee addressed the critical challenges currently impacting the state's health care landscape, including physician workforce shortages, maternity care deserts, rural hospital sustainability, and pharmacy scope of practice. Lawmakers also examined potential liability reforms and legislative proposals to improve - [Rural Health Transformation Program Updates](https://www.wyomed.org/rural-health-transformation-program-updates/) - The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program was authorized by the One Big Beautiful Act in the summer of 2025. Following this, every state submitted an application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) detailing its vision for using the funds. Wyoming's plan, submitted on November 5th, 2025, focused on several key priorities: Chronic - [WMS Announces 2019 State Physician of the Year](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-announces-2019-state-physician-of-the-year/) - CONTACT: Whitney Harmon 307-635-2424 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2019 Wyoming Doctors Name Statewide Physician of the Year Casper Psychiatrist to be honored with 2019 WMS Physician of the Year Award CHEYENNE – Stephen Brown, MD, of Casper was recently named, and will be honored by the Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) - [White House releases AI action plan with focus on healthcare](https://www.wyomed.org/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. - [From Clinic to Capitol: A Physician’s Experience in Wyoming Health Policy](https://www.wyomed.org/from-clinic-to-capitol-a-physicians-experience-in-wyoming-health-policy/) - 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. - [HTI-4 Final Rule Summary](https://www.wyomed.org/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 . - [Wyoming Medical Society Launches Your Care is At Our Core Advocacy Campaign ](https://www.wyomed.org/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](https://www.wyomed.org/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](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-names-newcastle-family-physician-the-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](https://www.wyomed.org/h-r-1-whats-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](https://www.wyomed.org/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](https://www.wyomed.org/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 - [2024 Wyoming Physician of the Year](https://www.wyomed.org/3726-2/) - CONTACT: Sheila Bush 307-635-2424 Sheila@wyomed.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2024 Wyoming Doctors Name Statewide Physician of the Year Star Valley Family Medicine Physician to be honored with 2024 WMS Physician of the Year Award CHEYENNE – Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) today announced the selection of Martha Hageman, MD, of Afton as - [Board of Trustees Election Results](https://www.wyomed.org/board-trustees-election-results/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]WMS Bylaws Section 2.1 Subsection C. dictates that all elected officers, Open Trustee, Retired Physician Trustee and Trustees-at-Large be elected by an open voting process from the membership. The office of Immediate - [2024 Virtual Winter Board Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/2024-virtual-winter-board-meeting/) - The WMS staff and Board of Trustees would like to invite our members to join us at the WMS Board Meeting Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 8 am. The WMS Board Trustees will be considering proposed legislation in relation to WMS's standing policy platforms. The bills posted for consideration thus far are posted on the - [2024 LCMS Legislative Reception](https://www.wyomed.org/2024-lcms-legislative-reception/) - The Laramie County Medical Society would like to invite its members and all Wyoming physicians and PAs to attend their 2024 Legislative Reception at the Cheyenne Country Club Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 5:30 pm. WMS Executive Director Sheila Bush will be reviewing this year's healthcare bills and providing doctors with the opportunity to discuss - [Wyoming State Hospital Administrator Announcement](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-state-hospital-administrator-announcement/) - Kristi Barker has been named as administrator for the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston. The WSH is part of the Wyoming Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division. It is the only state-operated psychiatric hospital in Wyoming. WSH is a licensed acute care psychiatric inpatient hospital with 104 beds. WSH provides psychiatric acute care stabilization - [WDH Provider Update - STI's in Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/wdh-provider-update-stis-in-wyoming/) - Wyoming Medical Society Newsletter Jan 5, 2024 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) appreciates the opportunity to share information with providers about concerning trends in certain sexually transmitted infections. Syphilis cases, including congenital syphilis, are increasing nationwide and within our state. Wyoming has seen a 54% increase in reported syphilis cases from 2018 to 2022. - [Wyoming Medicaid to Cover Transitional Care Management in 2024](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-medicaid-to-cover-transitional-care-management-in-2024/) - Wyoming Medicaid to Cover Transitional Care Management in 2024 The time of transition from an inpatient hospital stay to a residential setting can be of high risk of readmission, particularly for those with higher acuity medical issues or complex living situations. Potential pitfalls include medication reconciliation, scheduling follow-up appointments, and transportation. In 2022, Wyoming Medicaid - [Wyoming Leaders in Medicine Physician Leadership Academy Advisory Committee](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-leaders-medicine-physician-leadership-academy-advisory-committee/) - The Wyoming Leaders in Medicine Physician Leadership Academy is headed up by an Advisory Committee, which offers the program direction, as well as taking part in program planning. The Advisory Committee includes: Paul Johnson, MD - WMS Past President (Cheyenne) Larry Kirven, MD - WWAMI Assistant, WWAMI Clinical Coordinator, WMS Board - [State Economy Forces Significant Budget Reductions](https://www.wyomed.org/state-economy-forces-significant-budget-reductions/) - Wyoming Department of Health Announces Difficult Budget Reductions August 26, 2020 Due to severe state economic challenges, Governor Gordon has asked all state agencies to prepare significant budget reductions for the 2021-2022 biennium, which began July 1, 2020. Today, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) released 9% reductions, representing just over $89 million in general - [Major Changes Coming to Medicare E/M Office Visits](https://www.wyomed.org/major-changes-coming-to-medicare-e-m-office-visits/) - AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) RELEASE August 4, 2020 CHICAGO — Major modifications are coming to the coding, documentation, and payment of evaluation and management (E/M) services for office visits as Medicare has signaled its intention to implement finalized guidelines and payment rates as planned on January 1, 2021. Yesterday’s release of the proposed 2021 Medicare - [WMS Announces 2020 Physician of the Year](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-announces-2020-physician-of-the-year/) - CONTACT: WHITNEY HARMON 307-635-2424 WHITNEY@WYOMED.ORG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2020 WYOMING DOCTORS NAME STATEWIDE PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR CHEYENNE, WY – James J. Naramore, MD, of Gillette was named by the Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) as the recipient of the 2020 Wyoming Physician of the Year. This award is presented each year - [2018 Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/2018-annual-meeting/) - CHANGES COMING TO WMS ANNUAL MEETING IN 2018 Big changes are coming to the Wyoming Medical Society’s marquee event of the year. On June 1 at Jackson Lake Lodge, the WMS Board of Trustees voted to change the organization’s Annual Meeting from a three-day summer event heavy on medical lectures to a more family-friendly winter - [Wyoming Looks Closer at Healthcare Costs](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-looks-closer-at-healthcare-costs/) - The Wyoming Legislature has been talking about the cost of healthcare in our state for quite some time. This conversation was recently elevated and made more serious by enabling legislation during the 2019 Session for the state to hire a consultant to conduct a hospital cost study. The Wyoming Business Coalition on Health also compiled - [WWAMI Admissions Committee](https://www.wyomed.org/wwami-admissions-committee/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.25.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Interested in playing an instrumental role in supporting the future of Wyoming medicine? Serving on the University of Washington School of Medicine Wyoming-WWAMI Admissions Committee is a wonderful way to do that. WMS is accepting applications for any physician member of - [2019 WMS and WAPA Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/2019-wms-and-wapa-annual-meeting/) - WMS is returning to the Jackson Lake Lodge this summer for our annual conference and exhibition. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Wyoming Association of Physician Assistants as well as other prominent Wyoming specialty societies, such as the Wyoming Association of Psychiatric Physicians, Wyoming Academy of Pediatrics and Wyoming Academy of Family Physicians. Click - [Opioid Addiction](https://www.wyomed.org/opioid-addiction/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.10″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10″]Opioids continue to be a topic of heated debate across the country and here in Wyoming. The Wyoming Medical Society is ensuring that the physician perspective is top-of-mind for state lawmakers as they work to find and create solutions for Wyomingites.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.10″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10″]WMS - [GAGME Launches New Residency Program](https://www.wyomed.org/gagme/) - ****For Immediate Release*** GAGME Launches New Residency Program Dedicated to Putting Paperwork First. --New Residency Program Elevates Paperwork to Its Rightful Status-- Clark, WY - (April 1, 2018)- The Group Association for Graduate Medical Education (GAGME) recently launched a new residency program dedicated to exclusive focus on the primacy of paperwork in - [WyoPOLST Takes Effect in Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/wyopolst-takes-effect-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 - [The Doctors Company](https://www.wyomed.org/the-doctors-company/) - Medical Malpractice Insurance The Wyoming Medical Society exclusively endorses The Doctors Company. Our partnership provides WMS members with the protection of the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. The Doctors Company has always been guided by a fundamental belief: that the practice of good medicine should be advanced, protected, and rewarded. Backed - [Speaker Schedule for 2017 WMS Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/speaker-schedule-2017-wms-annual-meeting/) - The 2017 WMS-WAPA Annual Meeting was a success! Below are the presentations from this year's meeting: Deanna Kepka - HPV Vaccinations Andrew Kroger, MD - Vaccination Update James Bush, MD - Wyoming's Health Information Exchange Donald Leung - Dermatitis Betsy Spomer - Lessons in Physician Burnout Physician Burnout Well-Being Index mentioned by Liselotte Dyrbye, - [WMS Develops Physician Leadership Program](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-develops-physician-leadership-program/) - The Wyoming Medical Society has received a $150,000 grant from The Physician Foundation to fund a leadership program for Wyoming physicians. The program will allow a cohort of between 15-and-20 Wyoming physicians to take part in the program each year. The inaugural program will get started in October of 2017. The program will be broken - [Medicaid to Pay Telehealth Visits Originating from Home](https://www.wyomed.org/medicaid-pay-telehealth-visits-originating-home/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Wyoming Medicaid Medical Director James Bush, MD says he hopes by the end of summer all the pieces will be put in place to allow the state to pay for telehealth visits by Wyoming Medicaid patients which originate from the patient’s home. Currently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - [Wyoming Medicaid Offers Provider Incentives for Program Participation](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-medicaid-offers-provider-incentives-program-participation/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society The Wyoming Department of Health, Medicaid Division has developed three programs in an attempt to make their own programs more efficient and share some of that savings with Wyoming doctors. Perhaps The Department of Health’s best-known program for physician incentives is its Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program, which - [Physician Burnout Now the Norm](https://www.wyomed.org/physician-burnout-now-norm/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Betsy Spomer, MD still thinks about the day a deal for her new physician office fell through. She had been practicing in Powell for about 12 years before modifying her practice plan into something that would allow for what she thought was more balance in her life. The new - [Wyoming Residencies Attempt to Address Burnout Early](https://www.wyomed.org/1582-2/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Research suggests physician burnout begins in medical school and seems to really impact future physicians as residents. The University of Wyoming’s Family Medicine Residency Program in Casper is doing something about it. “Our national Family Medicine Residency Association’s annual meeting had a keynote speaker discuss physician and resident wellness,” - [From Doc To Coach](https://www.wyomed.org/from-doc-to-coach/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society The journey through medical education and into practice is one that Betsy Spomer, MD of Powell suggests is very prescribed and linear. However, the route to job satisfaction and maintaining work-life balance is not. Spomer’s own experience as a physician experiencing burnout has led her in a new - [Bush Column: Physician Leadership Program Coming to Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/bush-column-physician-leadership-program-coming-wyoming/) - A quick google search of Physician Leadership programs nets over 26,000,000 results in just .48 of a second. It takes just a few moments longer to find mountains of whitepapers making the case why physician leadership programs are valuable to doctors and their patients. Thanks to a grant award by the Physician Foundation, the Wyoming - [Monger Column: When Did Burnout Become a Thing?](https://www.wyomed.org/monger-column-burnout-become-thing/) - By Rob Monger, MD A colleague of mine recently told me that he wouldn’t mind being a few years younger except that it would mean that he would have to practice medicine a few years longer which he couldn’t stand. Lots of physicians these days are burned out. A Medscape survey of U.S. physicians done in - [Conferences, Webinars, Announcements, and Publications for August 22, 2017](https://www.wyomed.org/conferences-webinars-announcements-publications-august-22-2017/) - The Wyoming Medical Society receives several solicitations for products, webinars, conferences, as well as publications from various sources. We share a cross section of this information here without endorsement. Announcements The Wyoming Medicaid newsletter for August offers many items that Wyoming physicians should at least consider. Among the subject matter is a policy change regarding - [WWAMI E-2017 Class Receives Their Whitecoats](https://www.wyomed.org/wwami-e-2017-class-receives-whitecoats/) - The next generation of Wyoming physicians received their whitecoats during a ceremony and dinner Friday night at the Marian Rochelle Gateway Center on the campus of the University of Wyoming. The whitecoat ceremony welcomes incoming medical students to the medical profession. A room packed with families and friends of the incoming class of medical students - [Conferences, Publications, and Announcements for August 8](https://www.wyomed.org/conferences-publications-announcements-july-30/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society received a number of items in which it shares with its members without endorsement. Announcements The 2017 AMPAC Campaign School will be taking place Oct. 27-29 at the AMA Office in Washington, DC. The school is targeted to AMA members, their spouses, residents, medical students and medical society staff who want to become - [Announcements, Conferences, and Publications for July 13, 2017](https://www.wyomed.org/announcements-conferences-publications-july-13-2017/) - Announcements The Wyoming Telehealth Network if asking physicians to complete a brief survey to help assess current practices and attitudes regarding telehealth services. In case you missed it, CMS released a statement regarding a new section on its website dedicated to the small or rural practices interested in participating in the Quality Payment Program. The site - [March of Dimes Seeks RFPs for Grant Opportunities](https://www.wyomed.org/march-dimes-seeks-rfps-grant-opportunities/) - The March of Dimes has released a request for proposals for 2018 grant funding. The community grants fund for 2018 is approximately $20,000. It is anticipated that one to five projects will be funded, with grants ranging from $500 to $20,000 each. Organizations serving American Indian pregnant women and other communities of color are highly encouraged - [Sponsored Post - Sheridan VA Seeks Psychiatrists](https://www.wyomed.org/sponsored-post-sheridan-va-seeks-psychiatrists/) - Excellent opportunity exists to work for a government contractor with competitive salary of up to $400k offered! Posterity Group, LLC is seeking board eligible or board certified Psychiatrists. Join one of the leading providers of services to loyal veterans who have served our country. An ideal candidate would be a Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist - [WMS Meeting Set for Jan. 19-21 at Snow King in Jackson](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-meeting-set-jan-19-21-snow-king-jackson/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_button admin_label=”reservation button” button_url=”https://reservations.travelclick.com/77244?groupID=2005980&hotelID=77244#/guestsandrooms” url_new_window=”off” button_text=”Make A Reservation At Snow King” button_alignment=”left” background_layout=”light” custom_button=”on” button_letter_spacing=”0″ button_use_icon=”default” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_bg_color=”#77130b” button_border_color=”#ffffff” button_text_color=”#f9f9f9″] [/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The Wyoming Medical Society’s marquee event of the year is getting a makeover for 2018. The Medical Society’s Annual Meeting will see changes in format, location, and - [Joint Revenue Subcommittee Seeks New Funding For Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/joint-revenue-subcommittee-seeks-new-funding-wyoming/) - As the state searches for new funding sources, the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Subcommittee met today in Thermopolis. Their work included a number of potential changes to the state’s tax code which may impact the work of physicians. The state’s budget has struggled with the drop in severance tax income has led to a state - [Wyoming Awards State HIE Contract to Medicity](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-awards-state-hie-contract-medicity/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society The Wyoming Department of Health announced this week that Medicity has been awarded a contract to be the vendor to develop the state’s Health Information Exchange (HIE). Contract negotiations are now underway with Medicity. Medicity is based in Utah and also serves Colorado, and Montana, which Wyoming Medicaid - [Noridian’s Medicare Part B Provider Outreach Update](https://www.wyomed.org/noridians-medicare-part-b-provider-outreach-update/) - Noridian’s Medicare Part B Provider Outreach and Education Department has provided an update for WMS members below. Noridian and CMS look to Associations to help facilitate communication of the following items to our members. This month's update includes: Redeterminations Submitted in Noridian Medicare Portal: Providers are encouraged to submit their redetermination requests and associated documentation through - [Wyoming Leaders In Medicine Opens Up Application Process](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-leaders-medicine-opens-application-process/) - The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) has opened the application process for the inaugural Wyoming Leaders in Medicine Physician Leadership Academy. The WMS Wyoming Leaders in Medicine Physician Leadership Academy is a seven session leadership development program that takes place over nine months. Designed to build and enhance leadership skills of physicians, this program prepares participants to fill - [A Welcome Letter from Wyoming Chapter President, Dean Bartholomew, MD](https://www.wyomed.org/welcome-letter-wyoming-chapter-president-dean-bartholomew-md/) - Wyoming Family Physicians- Hello to all of you and I hope that you are enjoying this wonderful Wyoming summer as much as I am! I wanted to write you a quick note to provide some updates on your Wyoming Academy of Family Physician (WAFP) as well as some exciting opportunities. In June, the WAFP held - [New Web Page for Doctors and Other Clinicians Working in Small, Rural, or Underserved Areas](https://www.wyomed.org/new-web-page-doctors-clinicians-working-small-rural-underserved-areas/) - We are pleased to announce the launch of a new section on the Quality Payment Program on https://qpp.cms.gov/about/small-underserved-rural-practices dedicated to doctors and other clinicians working in small or rural practices as well as those treating patients in underserved areas. This page serves as a single point of reference to help you prepare for, and actively participate in, - [ABFM Offers PRIME Registry for Free](https://www.wyomed.org/abfm-offers-a/) - The ABFM has just announced that it is offering the PRIME Registry FREE to the first 2,000 board-certified family physicians who sign up! One major advantage of this offer is that you can also report for MIPS for free through PRIME—though physicians must sign up before July 31, 2017 to be ready to report for - [Wyoming Department of Health Offers Free Syringes, and Glucosometers](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-department-health-offers-free-syringes-glucosometers/) - The Wyoming Medication Donation Program received a large donation of gluocometers and insulin syringes that are available for low-income Wyoming residents who cannot afford these supplies. The Wyoming Medication Donation Program does not have a consistent supply of the strips, so patients will need to purchase their own strips. It does have all sizes of Insulin Syringes available. Click here - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for June 30](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-june-30/) - Announcements Our friend, James Bush, MD shared with us the fact that on May 30, 2017, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Vermont, the Department of Justice and the HHS OIG announced that eClinical Works (eCW) and some of its employees will pay a total of $155 million to resolve a False Claims Act lawsuit alleging - [Noridian Announces Redetermination Change](https://www.wyomed.org/noridian-announces-redetermination-change/) - Noridian has announced an added feature to the Noridian Medicare Portal (NMP), providers and suppliers who submit their redeterminations and/or reopenings through the portal will now receive the Level 1 Medicare Redetermination Notices (MRNs) via NMP. This means that if the outcome of the redetermination or reopening results in a fully favorable (payable) determination, the Remittance - [WMS Board Meets in June With a Packed Agenda](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-board-meets-june-packed-agenda/) - The June 1 Board of Trustees meeting was the final meeting of Paul Johnson, MD's presidency. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society The Wyoming Medical Society’s (WMS) Board of Trustees met on June 1, at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park and addressed a full agenda of business ranging from PA autonomy, to - [McGinley Elected WMS Board of Trustees President](https://www.wyomed.org/mcginley-elected-wms-board-trustees-president/) - CHEYENNE - Joseph McGinley, MD, PhD, will take over as the President of the Board of Trustees of The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) on July 1, 2017. The WMS Board of Trustees is composed of executive officers and up to 16 county component society seats, who provide statewide representation. Retired physicians, physician assistants, residents, students - [2017 WMS Annual Meeting A Success](https://www.wyomed.org/2017-wms-annual-meeting-success/) - Donald Annino, MD presents on facial transplants during the President's Dinner at the 2017 WMS Annual Meeting at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park, June 3. A group of 95 physicians, and PA’s took part in the Wyoming Medical Society/Wyoming Association of PA’s Annual Meeting June 2-4 at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand - [Centennial Scholarship and WYOPAC Need Your Donation](https://www.wyomed.org/centennial-scholarship-wyopac-need-donation/) - JayCee Mikesell and Glen Clinton pose with WMS Past President and scholarship founder, Mike Jording at Jackson Lake Lodge on June 2. WMS Centennial Scholarship Donations Jaycee Mikesell of Green River and Cody's Glen Clinton were awarded Centennial Scholarships, available to first year WWAMI students from Wyoming. The Centennial Scholarship, which Newcastle physician Mike Jording - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for June 15](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-june-15/) - Announcements Noridian announces that as an added feature to the Noridian Medicare Portal (NMP), providers and suppliers who submit their redeterminations and/or reopenings through the portal will now receive the Level 1 Medicare Redetermination Notices (MRNs) via NMP. This means that if the outcome of the redetermination or reopening results in a fully favorable (payable) - [McGinley Elected WMS Board of Trustees President](https://www.wyomed.org/mcginley-elected-wms-board-trustees-president-2/) - CHEYENNE - Joseph McGinley, MD, PhD, will take over as the President of the Board of Trustees of The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) on July 1, 2017. The WMS Board of Trustees is composed of executive officers and up to 16 county component society seats, who provide statewide representation. Retired physicians, physician assistants, residents, students - [WY-AAP Letter of Support Request](https://www.wyomed.org/wy-aap-letter-support-request/) - The University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City are asking Wyoming Pediatric Clinics for letters of support as they seek a grant from the National Cancer Institute to improve HPV vaccination rates in the Intermountain West. Funds from the grant would go towards refining and implementing a multi-level intervention to - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for May 4](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-may-4/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of emails and letters offering its physicians webinars, conferences, or other information. In this section we share that information without endorsement. Announcements On April 28, a federal appeals court upheld the lower court’s ruling to block industry giant Anthem’s proposed acquisition of Cigna. This is a - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for May 24](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-may-24/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of emails and letters offering its physicians webinars, conferences, or other information. In this section we share that information without endorsement. Announcements On Monday May 8, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) mailed letters to Medicare-enrolled clinician practices identified by a taxpayer identification number - [Joint Labor Covers Data Security, MPCD, and CHIP](https://www.wyomed.org/joint-labor-covers-data-security-mpcd-chip/) - Joint Labor, Health, and Social Services Co-Chair Senator Charles Scott (R-Casper) speaks to his committee during last week's Committee meeting in Casper. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society There was no lack of discussion or spirit to last week’s Joint Labor, Health, and Social Services Subcommittee meeting in Casper. The committee of Wyoming lawmakers who - [Medicine Challenged Insurance Mega-Mergers and Won Landmark ruling upheld, protects U.S. patients and physicians](https://www.wyomed.org/medicine-challenged-insurance-mega-mergers-won-landmark-ruling-upheld-protects-u-s-patients-physicians/) - On April 28, a federal appeals court upheld the lower court’s ruling to block industry giant Anthem’s proposed acquisition of Cigna. This is a monumental win for America’s patients and physicians, which was made possible through medicine’s joint leadership -- most notably collaboration between The Wyoming Medical Society and the American Medical Association. “These insurance - [Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is Live](https://www.wyomed.org/interstate-medical-licensure-compact-live/) - Colleagues: At long last, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is live, here: https://imlcc.org/. Physicians can apply for an expedited license at https://imlcc.org/applynow/. There are a few issues to be aware of. 1) As of now, 7 of the 18 states (AL, ID, IA, KS, WV, WI, WY) in the Compact are ready to issue licenses - [The Doctors Company Announces 2017 Member Dividend](https://www.wyomed.org/1235-2/) - The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, has announced a $26 million dividend, which is made possible by the excellent claims experience of The Doctors Company’s members. Since 1976, The Doctors Company has paid nearly $400 million in dividends, and 2017 marks the 12th year in a row that the company has - [Announcements from Wyoming Department of Health](https://www.wyomed.org/announcements-wyoming-department-health-3/) - The Wyoming Department of Health sent out a pair of announcements in the last two weeks that may offer changes to physician practices or processes of clinic. The first is a change in rules and procedures for Chapter 15 Time Sensitive Emergencies. The new Chapter 15 rules went into effect on March 22 and discuss - [Board of Trustees Board Reports](https://www.wyomed.org/board-trustees-board-reports/) - The WMS Board Reports are a summary of WMS Board of Trustees Meetings sent to the members of the Wyoming Medical Society. 2017 June 2017 Board of Trustees Meeting Summary 2010 January 2010 Board of Trustees Meeting Summary June 2017 Board of Trustees Meeting Summary October 2010 Board of Trustees Summary - [Wyoming Medicaid](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-medicaid/) - Wyoming elected officials are facing the first of many anticipated healthcare policy challenges with the question of whether or not to expand the Medicaid program in Wyoming. Expanding would mean creating a new category of eligibility, and increasing the income limits for those already currently eligible for program services. WMS was asked by the Governor - [Wyoming Medical Society Opposes Medical Marijuana Legalization Effort](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-medical-society-opposes-medical-marijuana-legalization-effort/) - CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) announced its position in opposition to a possible 2016 general election ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana today in Cheyenne. The WMS substantiated its stance in a position paper, which is available here. The Wyoming Medical Society was founded in 1903 to provide representation, advocacy and service to - [Conferences, Webinars, and Announcements for June 12](https://www.wyomed.org/conferences-webinars-announcements-june-12/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of emails and letters offering its physicians webinars, conferences, or other information. In this section we share that information without endorsement. Announcements If you haven’t yet heard, Frontiers in Medicine, the Wyoming Medical Center-sponsored CME meeting will be vastly different this year. The conference is now - [Powell's Tracy Named WMS Physician of The Year](https://www.wyomed.org/powells-tracy-named-wms-physician-year-2/) - CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) named Mike Tracy, MD, FAAP, FACP as its 2016 Wyoming Physician of the Year today. Tracy is a pioneer in the field of direct primary care, which he practices in Powell with Dr. Bob Chandler at 307Health. Direct primary care (DPC) is a type of primary care billing - [West Edge Collective Becomes Preferred Vendor](https://www.wyomed.org/west-edge-collective-becomes-preferred-vendor/) - This year The Wyoming Medical Society's (WMS) Preferred Vendor program has added four members, including its first marketing firm. Cheyenne-based West Edge Collective, a self-professed team of creative nerds and marketing experts who are passionate about growing business, was named a preferred vendor by the WMS Board of Trustees during its business meeting on Jan. - [Colorado-based Healthcare Services Firm Named Preferred Vendor for WMS](https://www.wyomed.org/colorado-based-healthcare-services-firm-named-preferred-vendor-wms/) - CHEYENNE – RT Welter and Associates has joined the ever-growing list of firms to be named as a preferred vendor by the Wyoming Medical Society. RT Welter and Associates is a Denver-based organization that offers physicians and physician offices all forms of credentialing, including initial, reassignment, and on-going; as well - [Cornerstone Computer Solutions Offers Wyoming Physicians a Preferred Vendor Option for IT](https://www.wyomed.org/cornerstone-computer-solutions-offers-wyoming-physicians-preferred-vendor-option/) - CHEYENNE – The Board of Trustees of the Wyoming Medical Society has named Cornerstone Computer Solutions as a preferred vendor of the Wyoming Medical Society during its meeting Oct. 19 in Cheyenne. Cornerstone was formed in 2005 in a tiny Denver office to serve the city’s technology needs. Since then, Cornerstone has grown to a - [New Cheyenne Hotel Named a Preferred Vendor for WMS](https://www.wyomed.org/new-cheyenne-hotel-named-preferred-vendor-wms/) - CHEYENNE – Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) members have a new home in Cheyenne. The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot has been named a Preferred Vendor of the organization. The Fairfield Cheyenne Southwest, offers WMS members a $99 per night rate, which is available year-round. The only blackout dates for this deal will be July - [Lucet Advisors Named Preferred Vendor Of The WMS](https://www.wyomed.org/lucet-advisors-named-preferred-vendor-wms/) - CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) members have gained a partner in the fields of insurance and financial planning; Lucet Advisors of Denver has recently been named a preferred vendor of the Wyoming Medical Society. Lucet was formerly known as Clark Financial out of Denver. Lucet Advisors - [WyoPOLST Takes Effect in Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/wyopolst-takes-effect-wyoming-2/) - 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 - [WMS Offers Tips for Wildfire Victims](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-offers-tips-wildfire-victims/) - CHEYENNE - As the wildfire season continues in the Cowboy State, the physicians members of The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) encourage citizens in wildfire-impacted areas of the state to avoid exposure to smoke and keep indoor air as clean as possible until the smoke dissipates. Currently the Cole Creek Fire in Natrona and Converse County - [Hiser Named 2015 Wyoming Medical Society Physician of The Year](https://www.wyomed.org/hiser-named-2015-wyoming-medical-society-physician-year/) - CHEYENNE - Casper physician Dr. Wes Hiser has been named the Wyoming Physician of The Year by the Wyoming Medical Society this week and will receive his award during the organization's Annual Meeting at Jackson Lake Lodge June 6. Hiser owns a reputation as the Godfather of specialty outreach clinics in Wyoming, as well as - [September Is Healthy Vision Month](https://www.wyomed.org/september-healthy-vision-month/) - The American Academy of Ophthalmology and The Wyoming Ophthalmological Society are reminding adults to start the fight against age-related vision loss early - long before they reach the golden years. An estimated 43 million Americans will face vision loss or blindness from age-related eye diseases by 2020. During September, the National Eye Institute and the - [WINhealth Won't Participate in Individual Market in 2016](https://www.wyomed.org/winhealth-wont-participate-individual-market-2016/) - WINhealth announced today in Cheyenne that it will not participate in the individual market, including the federal exchange for the 2016 plan year. This means those who have purchased WINhealth individual plans will have coverage through Dec. 31, 2015 as long as they pay their monthly premiums. Those individual members will then be required to - [WMS to Use Grant to Fund Wyoming Physician Leadership Program](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-use-grant-fund-wyoming-physician-leadership-program/) - CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Medical Society will use a $150,000 grant from The Physician Foundation to fund a leadership program for Wyoming physicians. The program will allow a cohort of between 15-and-20 Wyoming physicians to take part in the program each year. The program will offer Wyoming physicians the opportunity to learn more about public - [WMS 2017 Legislative Bill Tracker](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-2017-legislative-bill-tracker/) - Below is a listing of the bills the Wyoming Medical Society followed during the 2017 Legislative Session, as well as the action that was taken on them. SF021 - Death Certificates: AN ACT relating to vital records; providing that an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant may complete the medical certification of a death - [2017 Wyoming Medical Society Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/2017-wyoming-medical-society-annual-meeting/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The Wyoming Medical Society has held its Annual Meeting every year since 1903 and will continue that tradition June 2-4, 2017 at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park. The Wyoming Medical Society and Wyoming Association of Physician Assistants want to invite you - [Wyoming Pediatrics Sponsor HPV Vaccine Expert](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-pediatrics-sponsor-hpv-vaccine-expert/) - As part of its efforts to improve HPV vaccination rates, the Wyoming Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has sponsored a presentation by Deanna Kepka PhD, at the 2017 Wyoming Medical Society Annual Meeting, June 2-4 at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park. Kepka is the Team Leader for the Health Disparities and Cancer - [Facial Transplant Team Member To Keynote WMS Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/facial-transplant-team-member-keynote-wms-annual-meeting/) - Dr. Donald J. Annino, Jr., MD, Annino will be the keynote speaker during the President's Dinner at The Wyoming Medical Society's Annual Meeting at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park, June 3. Dr. Annino is a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston specializing in otolaryngology where he is a part of - [CDC's Kroger Offers Immunization Updates At WMS Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/cdcs-kroger-offers-immunization-updates-wms-annual-meeting/) - Andrew Kroger, M.D., M.P.H., will offer updates in immunizations during the Wyoming Medical Society's Annual Meeting in Grand Teton National Park June 2-4. Dr. Kroger is a medical officer for the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As one of the traveling trainers in the Education, Information - [WMS Makes Changes to 2017 Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-makes-changes-2017-annual-meeting/) - The 2017 Wyoming Medical Society Annual Meeting is set for Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park. CHEYENNE - Before the Wyoming Medical Society renovated its basement at 122 East 17th Street in Cheyenne last year, staff shuffled through 40 years of meeting notes, business transactions and other assorted memories. One box stood out - [Expert on Physician Burnout to Present at WMS Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/expert-physician-burnout-present-wms-annual-meeting/) - If you have read a study on the causes and effects of physician burnout, chances are Lotte Dyrbye, MD, played a major part in the study. If you feel like your EMR is the cause of your feelings of burnout, you will really like Dr. Dyrbye. She has done the research to prove you right. Feel like someone - [Wyoming Diabetes Expert To Present in Jackson](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-diabetes-expert-present-jackson/) - It is possible that few in Wyoming better understand diabetes as well as Jackson physician Dr. Hayley Miller. Miller, the director of St. John's Diabetes and Metabolism in Jackson, will be at the Wyoming Medical Society's Annual Meeting on June 3 to present on Intensification after Basal Insulin and Weight Management. Miller grew up in Buffalo, Wyoming, and received - [Sigsbee Duck, MD Named WMS Physician Achievement Award Winner for 2017](https://www.wyomed.org/sigsbee-duck-md-named-wms-physician-achievement-award-winner-2017/) - Sigsbee Duck, MD has been named the 2017 Physician Achievement Award Winner from The Wyoming Medical Society Rock Springs Otolaryngologist Takes The Society's Top Honor for 2017 CHEYENNE - Rock Springs Otolaryngologist Sigsbee Duck, R.Ph., M.D., has been named the Wyoming Medical Society's Physician Achievement Award winner for 2017. Duck has been a practicing otolaryngologist for - [AMA Attorney Offers Summary of IMLC](https://www.wyomed.org/ama-attorney-offers-summary-imlc/) - Colleagues: At long last, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is live, here: https://imlcc.org/. Physicians can apply for an expedited license at https://imlcc.org/applynow/. There are a few issues to be aware of. 1) As of now, 7 of the 18 states (AL, ID, IA, KS, WV, WI, WY) in the Compact are ready to issue licenses - [Taking Care of a Dictator](https://www.wyomed.org/taking-care-dictator/) - By Tom Lacock and Rob Monger Wyoming Medical Society Military deployments were nothing new for Joseph Horam, MD -- he had been deployed six times before. However, this deployment to Iraq, scheduled for May 2006, started much differently than previous tours. Horam, a colonel in the Wyoming Army National Guard and former State Surgeon - [From Farmboy to Physician - Hiser Named 2015 WMS Physician of The Year](https://www.wyomed.org/farmboy-physician-hiser-named-2015-wms-physician-year/) - By Tom Lacock - Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - “I’m still basically a farm boy,” Wes Hiser says as he leans back in his office chair, feet extended and legs crossed. Here sits the Godfather of the specialty outreach clinic in Wyoming in a dress shirt and brown Ariat boots — with no embroidery to - [Patient Centered Medical Homes Popping Up](https://www.wyomed.org/1007-2/) - The Blue Cross Blue Shield PCMH model is shown above. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - While the concept isn t new, the high profile afforded to Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) by the Affordable Care Act is. PCMHs are being embraced by practices that say they have done this work for years, - [Direct Primary Care Begins to Take Hold in Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/direct-primary-care-begins-take-hold-wyoming/) - Kristina Behringer, MD stands in the exam room of her office in Cheyenne. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE — In an industry so dominated by insurance companies, a form of primary care without insurance administration is beginning to gain popularity as two more physicians have recently opened Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices in - [](https://www.wyomed.org/1003-2/) - Legislative Session to Commence in Jonah Building as Capitol Undergoes a Facelift By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - Old habits will be put on hold for a few years as the State Capitol in Cheyenne undergoes a large-scale renovation, which will keep it from hosting the state’s annual legislative sessions until 2018 or - [Changes Coming to Wyoming's Title 25 Process](https://www.wyomed.org/changes-coming-wyomings-title-25-process/) - By Kerry Drake For The Wyoming Medical Society The number of people experiencing a mental health crisis who are a danger to themselves or others has been skyrocketing every year in Wyoming. So has the cost of involuntarily hospitalizing these patients. State lawmakers and mental health care officials combined their efforts in 2015 to find - [The State's Safety Net](https://www.wyomed.org/states-safety-net/) - Wyoming State Hospital Provides Mental Health Services for The State By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Rich Dunkley has had time to hang pictures on the wall of his new office but little else, less than three months after taking the job as the superintendent of the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston. Dunkley got his - [Mental Healthcare Needs On The Rise in Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/mental-healthcare-needs-rise-wyoming/) - Sharon Pendlebury of Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's Behavioral Health Services poses at her facility. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society More and more clients seek mental health services, which means the costs to the state also increase. However, finding two people who agree on the reasons is difficult and makes finding solutions just as hard. - [The Oral History of WINhealth’s fall into receivership](https://www.wyomed.org/oral-history-winhealths-fall-receivership/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Nearly nine months after it officially entered a rehabilitation receivership, the question of WINhealth and what led to its demise has been discussed in physician lounges and board rooms around the state. On Oct. 21, State Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause filed a rehabilitation receivership petition in district court in - [](https://www.wyomed.org/997-2/) - Ezdan Fluckinger and his family pose at their bakery in Torrington called, The Bread Doctor. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Ezdan Fluckinger is a lot of things and he isn’t about to let the initials “MD” define him. After serving as a doctor in the southeast Wyoming community of Torrington (population: 6,800) for 16 - [What is the role of the Cheyenne and Sheridan VA's in Wyoming's medical community](https://www.wyomed.org/role-cheyenne-sheridan-vas-wyomings-medical-community/) - The VA in Cheyenne. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Colonel Cherron R. Galluzzo is the Commander of the 90th Medical Group at F. E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne, having come to town in mid-July - her 16th move for the Air Force since 1993. So far it is safe to say her welcome to - [Wanted: Good Docs To Serve](https://www.wyomed.org/wanted-good-docs-serve/) - Lt. Col. Luis Otero talks to a patient during his clinic hours at FE Warren AFB in Cheyenne. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society While many Wyoming physicians have previously served in the US Armed Forces, opportunities abound for doctors interested in being a part of the military. Most days Jeff Storey is a physician - [Tracy Is The 2016 WMS Physician Of The Year](https://www.wyomed.org/tracy-2016-wms-physician-year/) - Dr. Mike Tracy is the WMS 2016 Physician of The Year By Bob Vines For Wyoming Medical Society The Cowboy Code of the West holds a prominent space on the wall behind the reception desk at 307Health in Powell. Although all the other walls of the modern Direct Primary Care clinic are adorned with art - [Car-A-Van Keeps Cancer Patients On the Road](https://www.wyomed.org/car-van-keeps-cancer-patients-road/) - Free Van Services Helps Cancer Patients Go From The Big Horn Basin to Cody for Treatment By Bob Vines For The Wyoming Medical Society CODY -- Kevin Johnson has every available restroom along a 425-mile route through Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin flagged in the GPS system of the white Honda minivan affectionately known as the - [WMS' Salute to its Members Who Have Served](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-salute-members-served/) - The Wyoming Medical Society salutes its members who have served in the US Military. The WMS printed the following pages into the Fall 2016 issue of Wyoming Medicine as a thank you. - [Announcements from Wyoming Department of Health](https://www.wyomed.org/announcements-wyoming-department-health-2/) - The Wyoming Department of Health sent out a pair of announcements in the last two weeks that may offer changes to physician practices or processes of clinic. The first is a change in rules and procedures for Chapter 15 Time Sensitive Emergencies. The new Chapter 15 rules went into effect on March 22 and discuss - [The Doctors Company Announces 2017 Member Dividend](https://www.wyomed.org/doctors-company-announces-2017-member-dividend/) - The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, has announced a $26 million dividend, which is made possible by the excellent claims experience of The Doctors Company’s members. Since 1976, The Doctors Company has paid nearly $400 million in dividends, and 2017 marks the 12th year in a row that the company has - [Membership Notes for October 10](https://www.wyomed.org/membership-notes-october-10/) - The Wyoming Department of Health has released a weekly email regarding statistics on Medicaid ICD-10 implementation, claims processing and payment. In its first update on Oct. 2, Medicaid said as of 4 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, the WY Medicaid claims processing system was updated to support full ICD-10 implementation. The first processing cycle was - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for October 10](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-october-10-2/) - 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: HITECH Answers offers a webinar called The Current and Future State of Interoperability, A Panel Discussion with Industry Thought Leaders on Oct. 22 at noon. On this - [Membership Notes for October 20](https://www.wyomed.org/membership-notes-october-20/) - State’s Deputy Insurance Commissioner Weighs in on WINhealth Decision to Leave Individual Marketplace By Tom Lacock, WMS Communications Director CHEYENNE - Wyoming’s Deputy Insurance Commissioner Jeffrey Rude met with The Wyoming Medical Society’s Board of Directors Saturday in Cheyenne to discuss the impact of WINhealth’s decision not to participate in the Individual Marketplace in 2016. The - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for October 10](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-october-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: HITECH Answers offers a webinar called The Current and Future State of Interoperability, A Panel Discussion with Industry Thought Leaders on Oct. 22 at noon. On this - [What Does the Closure of WINhealth Mean for Providers?](https://www.wyomed.org/closure-winhealth-mean-providers/) - Editor's Note: The Wyoming Medical Society spoke with Denise Burke of the Wyoming Department of Insurance on Oct. 21 and 22 and files the following report. However, the Wyoming Medical Society's legal counsel is still digesting the template provider agreement and petition to the court which put WINhealth into receivership and may offer a future - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for October 20](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-october-20/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of webinar, CME, and other conference opportunities which we share with our members without endorsement. Webinars and Conferences Mountain Pacific Quality Care offers a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. called Maximizing ICD-10: Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Immunization Coding Webinar. Amy Hayes of the Office - [Insurance Commissioner Offers Assurances of WINHealth Payments](https://www.wyomed.org/insurance-commissioner-offers-assurances-winhealth-payments/) - WMS remains unclear regarding provider agreements By Tom Lacock The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) met with representatives from the Wyoming Department of Insurance today in Cheyenne to discuss the evolving situation with WINhealth and seek assurances of payments for its members treating WINhealth clients. “From the consumer standpoint, the question is ‘do I continue to - [Attorney General Says Provider Agreements In Effect](https://www.wyomed.org/attorney-general-says-provider-agreements-effect/) - Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) has spent the last two weeks working on coordination with the State Insurance Commissioner and the receivership partners at WINhealth asking those groups for assurances on continued payment as well as questions on the validity of provider agreements. Here is what we know as of Nov. 2. Providers receiving assurances for - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for November 2](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-november-2/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of webinar, CME, and other conference opportunities which we share with our members without endorsement. Announcements Jeff Morris, a third year medical student and a research fellow at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine is conducting a survey to examine knowledge and current use of - [An Update On WINHealth](https://www.wyomed.org/an-update-on-winhealth-2/) - The receivership partner administering WINhealth for the Wyoming State Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause told the WMS this week that progress towards bringing WINhealth towards liquidation is going smoothly. The State Insurance Commissioner was granted a court order to place WINHealth into receivership on Oct. 21 and has been effectively running WINhealth ever since with its - [Progesterone Survey for Wyoming Providers](https://www.wyomed.org/progesterone-survey-wyoming-providers/) - The Women and Infant Health Program at the Wyoming Department of Health is focusing on prevention of preterm birth as part of our efforts to reduce infant mortality. We are conducting a survey of Wyoming providers to learn about the use of progesterone therapy, 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P), to prevent recurrent preterm delivery (in women with - [Wyoming Medicaid Encourages Providers to Begin Re-Enrollment Immediately](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-medicaid-encourages-providers-begin-re-enrollment-immediately/) - By Wyoming Department of Health With implementation of ICD-10 now in the state’s rear view, for the time being, Wyoming Medicaid is intensely focused on the second of its three major provider initiatives – mandatory re-enrollment. Based on a provision included in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid programs across the - [Natrona County Medical Society Hosts Insurance Forum](https://www.wyomed.org/natrona-county-medical-society-hosts-insurance-forum/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CASPER - Despite cold temperatures and a winter storm bearing down on Central Wyoming, nearly 70 physicians, legislators, insurance executives, and facility directors took part in an insurance forum at The Petroleum Club in Casper, Tuesday. “I thought it went great,” McGinley said after the event. “I think we - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for November 13](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-november-13/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of webinar, CME, and other conference opportunities which we share with our members without endorsement. Messages and Announcements The United States Department of Health and Human Services released a state specific fact sheet for Wyoming consumers regarding open enrollment, as well as a Health Insurance Marketplace - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for November 27](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-november-27/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of webinar, CME, and other conference opportunities which we share with our members without endorsement. Messages and announcements Stephen Brown, MBA, MD, Rob Monger, MD, and Sheila Bush were in Atlanta recently for the American Medical Association's Interim Meeting. Click here to read Dr. Brown's report - [WY Quality Counts Update](https://www.wyomed.org/wy-quality-counts-update/) - 2015 is almost over. Make sure you’re set for another year of exciting developments in your child’s brain and body with more than 100 easy and engaging activities in the 2016 WYQC calendar! This year’s theme, “When I Grow Up”, explores a different career every month and offers targeted activities for you and your child - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for December 4](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-december-4/) - The Wyoming Medical Society updates it members on various meetings, CME events, and legislative upates weekly during the Legislative session and bi-monthly when the Legislature is out-of-session. Below is an archive of membership information. Announcements CMS has extended the informal review period for the 2016 Value Modifier. All requests must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on December 16, - [WINHealth Drives Towards Liquidation](https://www.wyomed.org/winhealth-drives-towards-liquidation/) - Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause speaks to a crowd during the Natrona County Medical Society Meeting in Casper in November. Glause says Claims Continuing to Be Paid by WINhealth By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - Claims to WINhealth are continuing to get paid despite loss of employees and the anticipated move of WINhealth - [Cigna Joins Friends of the WMS Program](https://www.wyomed.org/cigna-joins-friends-wms-program/) - Kim Bimestefer, President of Cigna Mountain States, reacts to a statement made by Cigna’s Medical Director for the Mountain States region, Dr. Mark Laitos at a Natrona County Medical Society Meeting in Nov. Cigna Holds Over 30 Percent of The Wyoming Commercial Market CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) announced today that Cigna has become a - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for December 18, 2015](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-december-18-2015/) - Each week the Wyoming Medical Society receives a number of webinar, CME, and other conference opportunities which we share with our members without endorsement. Announcements The Women and Infant Health Program at the Wyoming Department of Health is focusing on prevention of preterm birth as part of our efforts to reduce infant mortality. They are - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for December 17](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-december-17/) - 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 Ever wonder how Doctors get elected to Congress or your state legislature? Considering a run for office for yourself? Join The AMPAC February 17-19 at the AMPAC - [Joint Labor, Health, Social Services Committee Meets in Cheyenne](https://www.wyomed.org/joint-labor-health-social-services-committee-meets-cheyenne/) - By Sheila Bush Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - The final meeting of the interim for any Legislative subcommittee is frenzied as the committee convenes for the last time of the year and decides which bills to sponsor before the start of the upcoming session. Making this week’s Joint Labor, Health, and Social Services meeting in - [Title XXV and Mental Health Have their Day at JLHSS](https://www.wyomed.org/title-xxv-mental-health-day-jlhss/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - It was a packed house during the Joint Labor Health and Social Services Committee meeting in Cheyenne on Tuesday as the incoming legislators and committee members joined the current committee members who were attending their final meeting on the committee. Tuesday morning saw Title 25 front-and-center with - [Wyoming Medicaid Changes Pre-Authorization Rules for Some Procedures](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-medicaid-changes-pre-authorization-rules-procedures/) - By Wyoming Medical Society Staff CHEYENNE - Wyoming Medicaid has changed some rules as it relates to pre-authorizations for pediatric procedures. According to Sheree Nall, CPC of the Wyoming Department of Health, effective Sept. 1, 2016, removal of skin tags and benign lesions will no longer require prior authorization. The codes included are 11200-11201, 11300-11312, - [Wyoming AAP Chapter Receives Grant for Improving HPV Vaccination Rates](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-aap-chapter-receives-grant-improving-hpv-vaccination-rates/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) chapters in Utah, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming have joined forces on the AAP’s HPV MOC Umbrella Project. The effort will center on improving HPV vaccination rates and has netted the four chapters each a total of $15,000 with $5,000 of which going to the - [State Employees Health Insurance Group Institutes Disappointing Changes](https://www.wyomed.org/state-employees-health-insurance-group-institutes-disappointing-changes/) - Ralph Hayes is the Director of the State Employees Health Group Insurance. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - State Employees in Wyoming have a few changes coming to their health insurance starting in 2017 with two of the changes being of concern to the Wyoming Medical Society. According to the Sept. 2016 edition - [Notes from the AAP Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/notes-aap-meeting/) - Benard P Dreyer, MD, FAAP President and Karen Remley, MD, FAAP, Executive Vice President/CEO of the AAP sent members a letter based on actions taken at the Oct. Board of Directors Meeting. We are writing to inform you of important actions taken at the October 20-21, 2016 Board of Directors meeting. 1. In response to a - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements November 14, 2016](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-november-14-2016/) - 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 As Legislative Subcommittees go, the Task Force on Department of Health Facilities has been as active as any we have seen in years. Chairman Lloyd Larson - [UW Family Practice Residency Study Presented by Wyoming Department of Health](https://www.wyomed.org/uw-family-practice-residency-study-presented-wyoming-department-health/) - The University of Wyoming's Family Practice Residency in Casper and the residency in Cheyenne have been examined by The Wyoming Department of Health. The Department of Health released that study this week to the Joint Appropriations Committee of the Wyoming Legislature in Casper on Monday. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - The Wyoming - [Wyoming Department of Health Presents on Multi-Payer Claims Database](https://www.wyomed.org/wyoming-department-health-presents-multi-payer-claims-database/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - The much-discussed concept of a Multi-Payer Claims Data Database was center stage during the Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) meeting in Casper on Monday. The JAC heard the findings of a study performed by the Wyoming Department of Health, which studied both a voluntary multi-payer claims database and; - [State's Financial Future Seems Bleak](https://www.wyomed.org/states-financial-future-seems-bleak/) - Members of the State Leglsiature's Joint Appropriations Committee Listen to testimony on Oct. 22 during its meeting in Casper. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - Don Richards, the co-chair of the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG), which offers estimates of future state budgeting, presented his estimate of state revenues to the Wyoming Legislature’s - [Glause Tells Physicians Will Soon See Checks](https://www.wyomed.org/glause-tells-physicians-will-soon-see-checks/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - Wyoming physicians with reimbursement claims for WINhealth clients will soon be seeing checks. Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause joined the Wyoming Medical Society’s Oct. 22 Board meeting and said those checks will be in the mail but the end of the month. Glause said Wyoming District Court - [Title XXV Subcommittee Reviews New Payment System](https://www.wyomed.org/title-xxv-subcommittee-reviews-new-payment-system/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Subcommittee to Review Title XXV Issues has begun the process of payment reform for Title XXV payments to The State’s Community Mental Health Providers. The committee met Monday in Cheyenne and moved to recommend a bill to the Legislature’s Joint Labor, Health, and - [An Update On WINHealth](https://www.wyomed.org/an-update-on-winhealth/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Wyoming physicians who have seen claims reimbursement from WINhealth slow or stop could soon see that change, according to Wyoming State Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause. Glause said he hopes a court hearing on Oct. 19 before District Court Judge Thomas Campbell will result in the payment of nearly $2 - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for October 14](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-october-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 With MACRA rules being released (here's the full announcement), the AMA has offered a few tools to help you better transition into MACRA. Among them are - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for September 30](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-september-30/) - 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 Association of Sheriff and Chiefs of Police will host Ben Court, the Professional Relations Director for CeDar, a residential additional and co-occurring disorders treatment - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for April 7](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-april-7/) - Announcements The Wyoming Alzheimer's Task Force, comprised of members from the Governor's Office, Wyoming Department of Health, St. John's Institute for Cognitive Health-Jackson, Wyoming Alzheimer's Association, AARP and others, are working to develop a State Plan to address Alzheimer's Disease in Wyoming. Over the next couple of weeks, town hall listening sessions will be held - [Providers Set to Lose 3.3 Percent of Medicaid Reimbursement](https://www.wyomed.org/providers-set-lose-3-3-percent-medicaid-reimbursement/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - Wyoming providers can soon expect reduced Medicaid reimbursement according to Wyoming Department of Health Director Tom Forslund. According to the Wyoming Department of Health, the provider reimbursement proposed by Forslund today will go into effect, July 1. Forslund announced a reduction in Medicaid reimbursement of 3.3 percent - [Ezekiel Fink Letter](https://www.wyomed.org/ezekiel-fink-letter/) - Dear Fellow Physician/Provider: Please take a moment to read the content below because you have a window of time to potentially impact how you are reimbursed for patient care: At the end of this email is a cut and paste letter that can be submitted as a comment to CMS - please read below. Draft: - [Joint Revenue Committee Shoots Down Tobacco Tax](https://www.wyomed.org/joint-revenue-committee-shoots-tobacco-tax/) - Director of the Wyoming Department of Revenue Dan Noble testifies in front of the Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee in Buffalo, last Thursday. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society On a vote of 9-4 the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee decided not to draft a bill which would have increased the state’s tobacco tax from - [Make-A-Wish program Seeks Referrals](https://www.wyomed.org/make-wish-program-seeks-referrals/) - Dr. John Purviance of Casper encourages Wyoming physicians to nominate children for Make-A-Wish opportunities. CASPER - Dr. John Purviance never had anyone in his family diagnosed with cancer – until his five-year-old nephew in 2009. Purviance said going through such a hard time with his family not only helped him to empathize and connect - [17P Providers Guide Draft](https://www.wyomed.org/17p-providers-guide-draft/) - The Wyoming Department of Health has produced a providers guide for using 17P in hopes of lower the number of pre-term births in Wyoming. The Department of Health seeks edits or comments on the guide and is asking for those by Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. Providers are asked to add references for new - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for September 2, 2016](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-september-2-2016/) - 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 In a policy statement issued this month by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the AAP urged primary care providers to treat their adolescent and young - [MD Position Announcement](https://www.wyomed.org/md-position-announcement/) - Telehealth-Telemedicine Physicians needed: Kura MD, a premier leader in telehealth, is looking for PT or FT physicians with experience in Emergency Medical or Family Practice. We have a contract with the Wyoming Arapaho Tribe and we anticipate 25 telehealth patients per day. Candidates must have a current WY medical license. Kura will provide training and - [Title XXV Committee Reviews new Payment Model Proposal](https://www.wyomed.org/title-xxv-committee-reviews-new-payment-model-proposal/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Subcommittee To Review Title 25 Issues met in Cheyenne on Tuesday with a new payment model for Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers highlighting the debate. Stefan Johansson, Administrator of the Wyoming Department of Health’s Policy, Research, and Evaluation Division presented the - [Letter from US Surgeon General to Providers](https://www.wyomed.org/letter-us-surgeon-general-providers/) - 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 - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for August 10](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-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](https://www.wyomed.org/colorado-springs-physician-offers-presentation-legalization-pot-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](https://www.wyomed.org/noridian-offers-news-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](https://www.wyomed.org/position-announcement-assistant-dean-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](https://www.wyomed.org/johnson-starts-term-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](https://www.wyomed.org/bimestefer-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](https://www.wyomed.org/831-2/) - 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](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-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](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-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, - [Optum Takes over WYHealth Contract](https://www.wyomed.org/optum-takes-wyhealth-contract/) - Mary Jane Beesor (left) and Missy Lerma have set up shop in Cheyenne as Optum begins to transition the WYhealth program from Xerox to Optum, starting July 1. Optum Set to Take over WYhealth Contract By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - The WYhealth care management program is nothing new to Wyoming providers, though the - [2016 Centennial Scholarship Award Winners](https://www.wyomed.org/822-2/) - First-year WWAMI Student Janelle Strampe reacts to Dr. Larry Kirven telling a story about her after being recognized as a WMS Centennial Scholarship Award winner during the WMS Annual Meeting in Jackson last week. Strampe, Morrison, and Richards Honored with Scholarships at Annual Meeting CHEYENNE - Two first-year medical students and a recent WWAMI graduate were - [2017 WMS Annual Meeting Recap](https://www.wyomed.org/821-2/) - Outgoing WMS President Sigsbee Duck, MD, RPh performs an original song about his year as the president of the WMS during the 2016 WMS Annual Meeting at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton Park. Annual Meeting Features, Singing, CME, and Astronaut CHEYENNE - Over 60 physicians, 30 vendors, 22 presenters, a handful of WWAMI students, and - [Cigna Meets with Natrona County Medical Society](https://www.wyomed.org/cigna-meets-natrona-county-medical-society/) - The Natrona County Medical Society hosted a roundtable with Cigna representatives at the Casper Country Club on Wednesday night. After nearly an hour discussion with Casper-area doctors, Cigna opened up a panel discussion regarding cost drivers moderated by Kim Bimestefer, Mountain States President of Cigna as well as (from left) Ralph Hayes, Joe McGinley, MD, PhD, Mark - [Announcements from Wyoming Department of Health](https://www.wyomed.org/announcements-wyoming-department-health/) - The Wyoming Department of Health sent out a pair of announcements in the last two weeks that may offer changes to physician practices or processes of clinic. The first is a change in rules and procedures for Chapter 15 Time Sensitive Emergencies. The new Chapter 15 rules went into effect on March 22 and discuss - [Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Sees New Members Learning New Subjects](https://www.wyomed.org/joint-labor-health-social-services-sees-new-members-learning-new-subjects/) - By Sheila Bush Wyoming Medical Society The final meeting of the interim for any Legislative subcommittee is frenzied as the committee convenes for the last time of the year and decides which bills to sponsor before the start of the upcoming session. Making December’s Joint Labor, Health, and Social Services meeting in Cheyenne more interesting - [New Faces Coming En Mass To The Legislature](https://www.wyomed.org/new-faces-coming-en-mass-legislature/) - 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 - [Joint Labor, Health Committee Offers Experience and New Perspectives](https://www.wyomed.org/joint-labor-health-committee-offers-experience-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](https://www.wyomed.org/wanted-providers-serve-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 - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for May 27, 2016](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-may-27-2016/) - Announcements Just in time for tick season, CDC has developed updated guidelines for healthcare providers, epidemiologists, and public health practitioners in the United States on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of tickborne rickettsial diseases. The updated guidelines include descriptions of the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, current methodologies for laboratory confirmation, and prevention practices. Guidelines have been - [WMS Annual Meeting Just a Week Away](https://www.wyomed.org/wms-annual-meeting-just-week-away/) - CHEYENNE - There is just one week left before the Wyoming Medical Society’s Annual Meeting at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park. This year, 25 presenters will take their time in front of WMS membership discussing everything from Proton Pump Inhibitors to a session on how to work as a medical consultant on - [An Open Letter from the AMA President Regarding Opioids](https://www.wyomed.org/open-letter-ama-president-regarding-opioids/) - AMA President Steve J. Stack, MD By Steven J. Stack Emergency physician and the 170th president of the American Medical Association The medical profession must play a lead role in reversing the opioid epidemic that, far too often, has started from a prescription pad. For the past 20 years, public policies - well-intended but now - [MACRA Rulemaking Takes Center Stage in Washington](https://www.wyomed.org/macra-rulemaking-takes-center-stage-washington/) - James Bush, MD (left) and Mike Tracy, MD visited the state's congressional delegation last week as part of The American College of Physician's Leadership Day. MACRA was a common theme throughout the day. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - Talk to anyone in state or federal government long enough and you will hear - [The National Practitioner Data Bank Updates](https://www.wyomed.org/national-practitioner-data-bank-updates/) - CHEYENNE - The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is a manual developed by the federal government to provide guidance on NPDB-related requirements. The Guidebook was first published in 2001, and remained unchanged until 2015. Physicians should be aware that the recent revisions to the NPDB Guidebook make several important changes to the NPDB’s interpretation of hospital’s NPDB obligations, recommending that hospitals and other - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for May 20](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-may-20/) - 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 Medicare Medical Director from Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Dr. Charles Haley, would like to meet with any physician to answer any Medicare related questions from - [Powell's Tracy Named WMS Physician of The Year](https://www.wyomed.org/powells-tracy-named-wms-physician-year/) - CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) named Mike Tracy, MD, FAAP, FACP as its 2016 Wyoming Physician of the Year today. Tracy is a pioneer in the field of direct primary care, which he practices in Powell with Dr. Bob Chandler at 307Health. Direct primary care (DPC) is a type of primary care billing - [Bartholomew Takes Part in Panel Discussion For US Senate](https://www.wyomed.org/bartholomew-takes-part-panel-discussion-us-senate/) - Saratoga physician and Wyoming Medical Society Past President Dean Bartholomew, MD was part of a panel discussion at the US Senate’s Rural Health Caucus and National Quality Forum (NQF) on Tuesday, April 19. The event featured NQF’s Rural Health Committee report on the changing role of rural providers and the recommendation that these providers participate - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for April 22](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-april-22/) - 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 Legislature’s Joint Labor, Health, and Human Services Committee will meet April 28-29 at Casper College. A very robust agenda includes time to discuss State-owned - [County Medical Societies See Increased Activity](https://www.wyomed.org/county-medical-societies-see-increased-activity/) - As the calendar turns to April, county medical societies across the state are engaging their members with a variety of activities from clinical to casual. Perhaps the state’s most active county society, the Natrona County Medical Society, held the latest in its CME lecture series on Monday in Casper welcoming Kellie Moser from WYhealth. According - [Cigna Hosts Dinner and Meeting in Laramie](https://www.wyomed.org/cigna-hosts-dinner-meeting-laramie/) - Cigna President of Mountain States Kim Bimestefer presents to a room of physicians Thursday in Laramie. By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society The second in a series of three dinner meetings hosted by health insurance firm Cigna took place Thursday night in Laramie featuring debate on the impact of the state employee’s health insurance plan - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for April 1](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-april-1/) - 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 Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) seeks workshops, papers, and presentations for its 27th Annual Meeting, Dec. 8-11 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Submissions must be - [TDC Announces Annual Dividend](https://www.wyomed.org/tdc-announces-annual-dividend/) - The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, has announced a $32 million dividend, which is made possible by the excellent claims experience of The Doctors Company’s members. Since 1976, The Doctors Company has paid more than $370 million in dividends, and 2016 marks the 11th year in a row that the company - [Cigna Hosts Provider Dinner in Cheyenne](https://www.wyomed.org/cigna-hosts-provider-dinner-cheyenne/) - Representatives from the Wyoming Medical Society, as well as the Cigna and the community discuss rising healthcare costs during a dinner in Cheyenne on March 15. Crowd of Business Owners, Healthcare Representatives, WMS Discuss Cost By Tom Lacock - Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - A crowd of 47 physicians, employers, Cigna representatives, and representatives of the - [Noridian Column on Revalidation](https://www.wyomed.org/noridian-column-revalidation/) - Scott Oien, external relations manager of Noridian contacted the Wyoming Medical Society this week to remind Wyoming Medical Society members the need for revalidation with CMS. Noridian is the Medicare Part B and D contractor for the region, including Wyoming. Oien said all claims in those areas come through Noridian and offered his help with - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for March 20](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-march-20/) - 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 MLN Connects has produced a series of videos as part of CMS’ MLN Connects National Provider Call Program which feature a number of healthcare-related topics including - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for March 4, 2016](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-march-4-2016/) - 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 WMS Member and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Pediatrician Andrew Rose, MD penned a letter on behalf of CRMC and Colorado Children's Hospital encouraging Wyoming Department of - [Cigna To Host Meetings for Wyoming Physicians in Laramie, Natrona, and Albany Counties](https://www.wyomed.org/cigna-host-meetings-wyoming-physicians-laramie-natrona-albany-counties/) - Cigna Mountain States Regional President (far right) Kim Bimestefer reacts to a comment made by Cigna's Mark Laitos, M.D. during an event in Casper earlier this year. Laramie, Albany, and Natrona Counties in March and April. Cigna Dinners To Feature Discussion on New Contract Amendment Cigna will host three dinners for Wyoming physicians in the - [What is Actually Happening with Meaningful Use?](https://www.wyomed.org/actually-happening-meaningful-use/) - By Deb Anderson, CPHIMS Business Relationship Manager, Health Technology Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt recently remarked, “The Meaningful Use program as we know it is effectively over.” Statements like this are causing a lot of confusion about 2016 Meaningful Use requirements and have prompted CMS to provide - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for February 26](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-february-26/) - 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 Why do death certificates matter? Death certificates are arguably the most important legal documents in the United States. The reporting of death began in the 1900s. - [Medicaid Fails in The Senate](https://www.wyomed.org/medicaid-fails-senate/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society CHEYENNE - A pair of budget amendment to expand Medicaid in Wyoming died a nasty death on Friday afternoon in the Wyoming State Senate. The first amendment was presented by Senator Bernadine Craft (R-Sweetwater) who amended the expansion plan to include a two-year sunset date, at which point Medicaid - [Walker Meets with LCMS to Discuss Cigna Reimbursements](https://www.wyomed.org/walker-meets-lcms-discuss-cigna-reimbursements/) - By Tom Lacock Wyoming Medical Society Cigna has recently sent a series of letters to Wyoming physicians outlining cuts to provider reimbursements, effective April 1. 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Announcements Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has provided continuing medical education via its Telehealth System for several years. Through cooperative agreements with weekly - [IPA, Legislation and CME Accreditation Dominate WMS Board Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/ipa-legislation-cme-accreditation-dominate-wms-board-meeting/) - CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Medical Society’s (WMS) Board of Trustees braved the snow and wind to meet in Cheyenne on Saturday, Jan. 16 for the board’s quarterly confab. Fifteen Board members from around Wyoming spent four hours discussing an Independent Physician Association, CME accreditation, and the upcoming legislative session. Over the past year WMS has kicked - [UCHeath Renews Sponsorship in the Friends of the WMS](https://www.wyomed.org/ucheath-renews-sponsorship-friends-wms/) - CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) announced today that UCHealth has renewed its sponsorship in the Friends of the WMS sponsorship program. Thanks to its sponsorship agreement with the WMS, UCHealth will communicate to WMS members through messages in Wyoming Medicine magazine, membership update emails, and at the WMS’ Annual Meeting, June 3-5 at - [WMS Board of Trustees Sets Direction for 2016 Session](https://www.wyomed.org/membership-update-legislative-preview-2016/) - The WMS Board of Directors will meet in its Cheyenne office on Jan. 16. CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Legislature will convene on Feb. 8 for a 20-day session in which it sets the state’s budget for the next two years. However, lawmakers will also hear several bills attempting to become Wyoming state laws. Next weekend - [Events, Conferences, Announcements for Jan. 8](https://www.wyomed.org/events-conferences-announcements-jan-8/) - 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: Information and Announcements Healthy Wyoming is a coalition of membership organizations and groups representing healthcare industry personnel who are working for quality, affordable healthcare for all Wyoming. - [January 7, 2016 Events, Conferences, and Announcements](https://www.wyomed.org/january-7-2016-events-conferences-announcements/) - 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: Information and Announcements Healthy Wyoming is a coalition of membership organizations and groups representing healthcare industry personnel who are working for quality, affordable healthcare for all Wyoming. - [Events, Conferences, and Announcements for January 21, 2016](https://www.wyomed.org/576-2/) - 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 and Opportunities KEPRO, the Quality Improvement Organization for CMS’ Areas 2, 3, and 4, is looking for physicians interested in doing peer reviews. KEPRO is always - [Posterity Group, LLC Seeks Psychiatrists to Work in Sheridan VA](https://www.wyomed.org/posterity-group-llc-seeks-psychiatrists-work-sheridan-va/) - Excellent opportunity exists to work for a government contractor with competitive salary and sign-on bonus offered! 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WYOPAC invites - [Primary Care Symposium](https://www.wyomed.org/news-events/healthcare-policy-summit/) - The Wyoming Medical Society is honored to partner with the Wyoming Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians in launching the inaugural Wyoming Primary Care Symposium. This event will be dedicated to exploring new developments in primary care, fostering interdisciplinary conversations, and collaboration. 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The office of Immediate - [Board of Trustees](https://www.wyomed.org/about/board-of-trustees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Board Archives and Information” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Past Board of Trustees Election Results 2024-2025 Board of Trustees Orientation [/et_pb_accordion_item][/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]The WMS Board of Trustees - [Silver Level](https://www.wyomed.org/friends/silver-level/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]WMS is grateful for the partnership of our silver level Friends! *The silver level represents an annual sponsorship of $2,000 Silver Friends: Copic LUM Studios Wyoming 211 Wyoming EHDI National Scleroderma Foundation - [Platinum Level](https://www.wyomed.org/friends/platinum-level/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-21px|||” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” - [Gold Level](https://www.wyomed.org/friends/gold-level/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]WMS is grateful for the partnership of our gold level Friends! *The gold level represents an annual sponsorship of $4,000 Gold Friends: Wyoming Institute for Disabilities MICA [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Diamond Level](https://www.wyomed.org/friends/diamond-level/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”80.9%” min_height=”258px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”159px” custom_margin=”||-68px|||” custom_padding=”|2px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]WMS is grateful for the partnership of our diamond level Friends! *The diamond level represents an annual sponsorship of $12,000 Diamond Friends: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center UCHealth [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section - [Wyoming Medicine Magazine](https://www.wyomed.org/news-events/wyoming-medicine-magazine/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Wyoming Medical Society publishes Wyoming Medicine twice a year. Below are a number of archived editions of the magazine. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Subscribe to Wyoming Medicine today!” button_url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyzdfHerTp4SoW5Qo0g7oHT1yOP0UPQs0IdjfW2OZps-M1mA/viewform” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Subscribe” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#9b000a” global_colors_info=”{}” - [WAFP](https://www.wyomed.org/about/specialty-societies/wafp/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto||9px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Wyoming Medical Society addresses the administrative work for the Wyoming Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The mission of the AAFP is to improve the health of patients, - [Your Care is at Our Core](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/your-care-is-at-our-core/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.wyomed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YCISAOC-web-header.png” title_text=”YCISAOC web header” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-58px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”120.6px” custom_padding=”13px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Wyoming Medical Society has joined more than 30 states in a campaign to strengthen America’s relationship - [Friends of WMS](https://www.wyomed.org/friends/) - Become a Friend of the Wyoming Medical Society and get exclusive access to communication and advertising opportunities with members. - [Legislative Session Updates](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/legislative-advocacy/2026-legislative-session/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]WMS advocates - [Legislative Advocacy](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/legislative-advocacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” - [Advocacy](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”] The WMS Government Relations Group relentlessly advocates for physicians, saving them time and promoting their profession. We are dedicated to ensuring quality healthcare for all Wyomingites and work to - [Membership Updates Archive](https://www.wyomed.org/news-events/membership-updates-archive/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.wyomed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MU-Archive.png” title_text=”MU Archive” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|216px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]WMS Membership Updates at your fingertips![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.5″ - [The Wire](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/the-wire/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] WMS Member Communication Tool WMS members are encouraged to participate in policy conversations on THE WIRE, our interactive tool for members to suggest, vote, and comment on proposals – anytime and anywhere. Our voice is strongest - [Doc & PA of the Day Program](https://www.wyomed.org/news-events/doc-of-the-day/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]We invite you to sign up as Doc or PA of the Day and join us at the 2026 Wyoming Legislative Session! Please refer to the calendar below for days that the Legislature will be in - [Benefits/Services](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/benefits/) - WMS is dedicated to improving the practice of medicine for Wyoming physicians, their staff and the patients they serve by representing physician's best interest on key state and federal legislation, and working hard on relationships with key partners and business to make medical practice easier and save money. - [WMS](https://www.wyomed.org/about/wms/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Wyoming Medical Society was founded in 1903 to provide representation, advocacy and service to Wyoming physicians. We strive to be an efficient, member-driven, responsive organization, capable of anticipating - [About](https://www.wyomed.org/about/) - Advocating for Wyoming physicians and their patients since 1903 The Wyoming Medical Society was founded in 1903 to provide representation, advocacy and service to Wyoming physicians. We strive to be an efficient, member-driven, responsive organization, capable of anticipating and responding swiftly to the changing health care environment. WMS serves our membership, and their patients, and works to improve the health of Wyoming's citizens. - [Governance](https://www.wyomed.org/about/strategic-goals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Governing Documents” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font_size=”20″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Strategic Plan 2017 WMS Bylaws Amended 2021[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]WMS is a member-driven organization, and its governance structure is designed - [News & Events](https://www.wyomed.org/news-events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blog _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” include_categories=”all” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Staff](https://www.wyomed.org/about/meet-the-staff/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) is staffed by professionals dedicated to helping physicians help patients. Our main goal is to serve physician members by providing support and resources to help them in their practice of medicine.[/et_pb_fullwidth_code][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.wyomed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sheila2024.jpg” title_text=”Sheila2024″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” - [Advocacy Tenets](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/legislative-advocacy/advocacy-tenets/) - Wyoming Medical Society Advocacy Tenets The Wyoming Medical Society sets advocacy positions in alignment with the five tenets outlined below. Any legislative or policy proposal under review by WMS leadership will be analyzed as to its alignment with the following statements: WMS will oppose any legislation that seeks to criminalize Physicians, PAs, or the - [Telehealth](https://www.wyomed.org/resources/telehealth/) - "What is telehealth? Simply put it is a way to connect a patient with their provider using a screen, a microphone, and the Internet. This is the year for telehealth in Wyoming. Our former governor Matt Mead, Dr. Jim Bush, Dr. David Wheeler and myself have a short video to explain telehealth in Wyoming. It's - [Legal Resources](https://www.wyomed.org/resources/legal-resources-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Legal Issues featured in Wyoming Medicine Magazine Gun Free Zone: What almost was and what remains after the veto of HB125 A Higher Power: Physician obligations - [Membership](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Wyoming Medical Society strives to be an efficient, member-driven, responsive organization, capable of anticipating and responding swiftly to the changing health care environment. WMS seeks to serve - [Specialty Societies](https://www.wyomed.org/about/specialty-societies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Wyoming Medical Society is committed to supporting Wyoming physicians and physician assistants. As part of that effort we provide administrative support and advocacy resources for a number of state chapters - [Manage Member Invoice](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/join/manage-member-invoice/) - [mw open="invoices"] - [Existing WMS Member Account Sign-In](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/join/member-account-sign-manage/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Loading… [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https://www.wyomed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Untitled-18.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Untitled-18″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section] - [Advertise with WMS](https://www.wyomed.org/news-events/advertising-opportunities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Looking to connect with Wyoming’s physicians and PAs? WMS offers several ways to connect with our members from across the state. WMS Media Kit – Marketing & Advertising Information Friends Contract Digital Advertising Contract - [Physician of the Year Award](https://www.wyomed.org/news-events/physician-of-the-year-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Congratulations MARTHA HAGEMAN, MD, on being named the 2024 WMS Physician of the Year! Thank you Dr. Hageman for your outstanding dedication to the medical community in Wyoming! View Press Release[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” - [Member Benefit Marketplace](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/3119-2/) - WMS has partnered with Today’s Practice to bring you more discounts than ever before, along with a dedicated marketplace concierge, online education, & more! - [WMS Centennial Scholarship Fund](https://www.wyomed.org/about/wms-centennial-scholarship-fund/) - 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 Wyoming-practicing physician Luke Goddard, MD, the award has awarded more than $75,000 to 56 graduating - [Opioid-Related Resources](https://www.wyomed.org/resources/opioid-related-resources/) - Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., and opioids account for over 60 percent of those deaths. Building a strong doctor-patient rapport can help facilitate tough conversations with patients about opioid prescriptions and reduce risks that could lead to malpractice suits. Here is a column by The Doctors Company offering - [Malpractice Insurance Discounts](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/benefits/discounts/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.wyomed.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TDC-TDCG_logo_Red_black_f.png” title_text=”TDC-TDCG_logo_Red_black_f” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation=”left” sticky=”off” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”] WMS exclusively endorses The Doctors - [Wyoming's Federal Delegation](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/wyomings-federal-delegation/) - The Wyoming Medical Society advocates for Wyoming physicians and their patients both at the state and federal levels. WMS members can do their part by staying engaged and contacting their United States Representative or Senator about federal legislative initiatives pertinent to medicine in Wyoming. United States Congressman - Liz Cheney Click here to visit Congressman Cheney's - [WMS Online Learning Calendar](https://www.wyomed.org/resources/wms-online-learning-calendar/) - Looking for online education, webinar, and CME opportunities? You've come to the right place! - [Join/Renew](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/join/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]To join WMS as a new member, register here. Existing members, renew and manage your account here.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”] IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note, when entering credit - [New Member Registration](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/join/membership-sign-up/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Loading… [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Doctors” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f1f5f7″ min_height=”479px” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|false” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”100px||50px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.wyomed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/health-icon-1-3.png” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”800px” module_alignment=”center” - [WAAP](https://www.wyomed.org/about/specialty-societies/waap/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”WY-AAP Dedicated to the lives of children” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ url=”https://www.wyaap.org” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Vision The Wyoming Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics believes that the most important resource of the State of Wyoming is its children, and - [Policy Platforms](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/policy-platforms/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.17.6″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Key Issues” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Abortion Policy Statement (July 2022) Wyoming Medicaid Rx Marijuana Opioid Addiction PA Optimal Team Practice – Neutrality Statement (adopted by WMS BoT 1/16/21) Vaccine Importance Policy Statement (adopted by WMS BoT - [No Surprises Act](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/no-surprises-act/) - AMA releases 'No Surprises Act' Summary The American Medical Association (AMA) has distributed an "initial" summary of the major provisions that are in the 'No Surprises Act,' the surprise billing legislation that was included in the 'Consolidated Appropriations Act' COVID-19 relief bill that was signed into law on December 27. AMA explains that, "The No - [Resources](https://www.wyomed.org/resources/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Wyoming Medical Society prides itself on being a bridge between Wyoming physicians and those seeking to help patient care and the profession in the Cowboy State. For everything from legal resources to WyoPOLST information, click on the menu to the right.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Opioid Addiction](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/opioid-issue/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Important Dates” _builder_version=”3.11.1″]CALL TO ACTION The Wyoming Legislature adopted and Governor Mark Gordon signed two pieces of opioid-related legislation during the 2019 Session. Those two bills became law July 1, 2019. WMS is seeking input from members in guiding our efforts to advocate on - [WMS Opioid Working Group Recommendations](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/opioid-issue/wms-opioid-working-group-recommendations/) - Top Advocacy Priority: WMS will strongly oppose initiatives proposed by the Wyoming Legislature that represent unnecessary and inappropriate government overreach into the practice of medicine. WMS will continue to firmly advocate in support of physician autonomy and the ability for Wyoming providers to practice medicine without undue influence from outside forces. Oppose legislation intended to - [AMA Opioid Response](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/opioid-issue/ama-opioid-response/) - Visit the AMA's Task Force Recommendations website. The AMA's letter of opposition to Walmart's new prescribing limits. - [WYOPAC Membership Levels](https://www.wyomed.org/advocacy/wyopac/wyopac-membership-levels/) - Member ~ $100 annual contribution Access to candidate responses to WyoPAC questionnaire; Subscriptions to annual election report publication; Regular updates on political activities; Invitations to local political events; Opportunity to serve on the WYOPAC Advisory Board. Capitol Club ~ $250 All benefits included above, plus; WYOPAC lapel pin; Invitation to exclusive WyoPAC candidate forums. - [Membership Directory](https://www.wyomed.org/membership/membership-directory/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″ custom_padding=”36.578125px|0px|36px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.83″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”3.0.83″] Loading… [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [MACRA and MIPS Resources](https://www.wyomed.org/resources/macra-mips-resources/) - According to CMS, The Quality Payment Program makes Medicare better by helping you focus on care quality and the one thing that matters most – making patients healthier. The Quality Payment Program ends the Sustainable Growth Rate formula and gives you new tools, models, and resources to help you give your patients the best possible care. You - [WyoPOLST](https://www.wyomed.org/resources/polst/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_toggle admin_label=”Toggle” title=”WyoPOLST Forms, Rules, and More Information” open=”off” title_font_size=”18″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] WyoPOLST Form FINAL WyoPOLST Rules WyoPOLST Brochure Wyoming Department of Health’s POLST page [/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_video admin_label=”Video” - [WMS Minute Videos](https://www.wyomed.org/resources/wms-minute-videos/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]The WMS Minute is a service of the Wyoming Medical Society and its physicians. In this feature, WMS member physicians offer tips to Wyoming citizens on everything from food allergies, to why give your children all of their antibiotics. Flu vs. Cold in Young Children In the latest edition of the - [Login](https://www.wyomed.org/wms/login/) - [Search](https://www.wyomed.org/wms/search/) ## Calendars - [Online Education Opportunities](https://www.wyomed.org/calendar/online-education-opportunities/) - [Title] [when] [where] [description] [link new window="yes"]See more details[/link] - [Doc of the Day](https://www.wyomed.org/calendar/doc-of-the-day/) ## Projects - [Vital Statistics Update - Electronic Death Registration System](https://www.wyomed.org/project/vital-statistics-update-electronic-death-registration-system/) - An application has been developed, tested and is working for death data using the State’s HIE to transport decedent data from the facility EHR to the VSS electronic death registration system (EDRS). The Vital Statistics Services (VSS) and the Wyoming Frontier Information Initiative (WyFi) are looking to partner with Wyoming hospitals and other facilities to ## Partners - [National Scleroderma Foundation](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/national-scleroderma-foundation/) - [MICA](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/mica/) - [Curi](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/curi/) - [MagMutual](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/magmutual/) - [COPIC](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/copic/) - [The Doctors Company](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/the-doctors-company/) - [LUM Studios](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/lum-studios/) - [UCHealth](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/uchealth/) - [WY 2-1-1](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/wy211/) - [Children’s Hospital Colorado](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/childrens-hospital-colorado/) - [Blue Cross Blue Shield Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/blue-cross-blue-shield-wyoming/) - [Cheyenne Regional Medical Center](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/cheyenne-regional-medical-center/) - [Wyoming Early Hearing Detection & Intervention](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/wyoming-early-hearing-detection-intervention/) - [Wyoming Institute for Disabilities](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/wyoming-institute-for-disabilities/) - [Premier Bone & Joint](https://www.wyomed.org/partner/premier-bone-joint/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.wyomed.org/category/uncategorized/) - [Preferred Vendors](https://www.wyomed.org/category/preferred-vendors/) - [Physician of The year](https://www.wyomed.org/category/physician-of-the-year/) - [Awards](https://www.wyomed.org/category/awards/) - [Events](https://www.wyomed.org/category/events/) - [Announcements](https://www.wyomed.org/category/announcements/) - [publications and events](https://www.wyomed.org/category/publications-and-events/) - [2017 Legislative session](https://www.wyomed.org/category/2017-legislative-session/) - [Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/category/annual-meeting/) - [Legislature](https://www.wyomed.org/category/legislature/) - 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[Charles Pelkey](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/charles-pelkey/) - [Chuck Gray](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/chuck-gray/) - [Eric Barlow](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/eric-barlow/) - [Mandated Reporting for Child Protection](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mandated-reporting-for-child-protection/) - [child abuse](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/child-abuse/) - [United HealthCare](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/united-healthcare/) - [Mountain-Pacific](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mountain-pacific/) - [Family Practice Management](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/family-practice-management/) - [KEPRO](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kepro/) - [Board of Pharmacy](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/board-of-pharmacy/) - [Board of Medicine](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/board-of-medicine/) - [Emergency Rule](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/emergency-rule/) - [criminal history checks](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/criminal-history-checks/) - [University of Wyoming's School of Nursing](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/university-of-wyomings-school-of-nursing/) - 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[David Fall](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/david-fall/) - [Mike Jording](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mike-jording/) - [Anne MacGuire](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/anne-macguire/) - [Robert Prentice](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/robert-prentice/) - [University of Wyoming Board of Trustees](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/university-of-wyoming-board-of-trustees/) - [aeronautics board](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/aeronautics-board/) - [CAC](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cac/) - [Noridian](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/noridian/) - [telephone scam](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/telephone-scam/) - [WYHealth](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyhealth/) - [McGee Hearne & Paiz LLP](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mcgee-hearne-paiz-llp/) - [Medicare payments](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/medicare-payments/) - [Healthy Wy](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/healthy-wy/) - [Medical Telecommunications](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/medical-telecommunications/) - [Legislature](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/legislature/) - [Upper Payment Limit](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/upper-payment-limit/) - [Direct Primary Care](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/direct-primary-care/) - [Healthcare facility receivership](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/healthcare-facility-receivership/) - [Medicaid](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/medicaid/) - [medical marijuana](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/medical-marijuana/) - [Title 25](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/title-25/) - [free-standing emergency centers](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/free-standing-emergency-centers/) - [optometric](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/optometric/) - [AAFP](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/aafp/) - [ECHO](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/echo/) - [UCHealth](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/uchealth/) - [WMS Board of Trustees](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wms-board-of-trustees/) - [Allen Gee](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/allen-gee/) - [Lisa Finkelstein](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/lisa-finkelstein/) - [Dean Bartholomew](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/dean-bartholomew/) - [travel reimbursement](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/travel-reimbursement/) - [IPA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ipa/) - [Cheyenne Regional](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cheyenne-regional/) - [American College of Physicians](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/american-college-of-physicians/) - [MedPro](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/medpro/) - [Cigna](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cigna/) - [reimbursement](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/reimbursement/) - [Jesse Walker](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jesse-walker/) - [2016 Legislature](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/2016-legislature/) - [physicians foundation](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/physicians-foundation/) - [death certificates](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/death-certificates/) - [doctors without boarders](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/doctors-without-boarders/) - [meaningful use](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/meaningful-use/) - [Deb Anderson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/deb-anderson/) - [Contract Reimbursment](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/contract-reimbursment/) - [Kim Bimestefer](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kim-bimestefer/) - [Mark Laitos](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mark-laitos/) - [Newborn screening](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/newborn-screening/) - [opioids](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/opioids/) - [Revalidation](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/revalidation/) - [provider reimbursement](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/provider-reimbursement/) - [Paul Johnson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/paul-johnson/) - [Ralph Hayes](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ralph-hayes/) - [The Doctors Company](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/the-doctors-company/) - [dividend](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/dividend/) - [Marion Smith](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/marion-smith/) - [Joe McGinley](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joe-mcginley/) - [Kristina Behringer](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kristina-behringer/) - [Sandra Surbrugg](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/sandra-surbrugg/) - [Laramie County Medical Society](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/laramie-county-medical-society/) - [Natrona County Medical Society](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/natrona-county-medical-society/) - [Goshen County Medical Society](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/goshen-county-medical-society/) - [Joint Labor](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joint-labor/) - [Health](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/health/) - [and Social Services](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/and-social-services/) - [John Barrasso](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/john-barrasso/) - [Mike Tracy](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mike-tracy/) - [The National Practitioner Data Bank](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/the-national-practitioner-data-bank/) - [Nick Healey](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/nick-healey/) - [Jim Bush](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jim-bush/) - [MACRA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/macra/) - [Steve Stack](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/steve-stack/) - [Myles Pensack](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/myles-pensack/) - [Bob Chandler](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/bob-chandler/) - [Wyoming Medicaid](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-medicaid/) - [Steve Klein](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/steve-klein/) - [ickborne rickettsial diseases](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ickborne-rickettsial-diseases/) - [Fred Baldwin](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/fred-baldwin/) - [Larry Meuli](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/larry-meuli/) - [Legisalator](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/legisalator/) - [Harry Tipton](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/harry-tipton/) - [Joint Labor Health and Social Services](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joint-labor-health-and-social-services/) - [Charles Scott](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/charles-scott/) - [Timothy Hallinan](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/timothy-hallinan/) - [JoAnn Dayton](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joann-dayton/) - [Scott Clem](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/scott-clem/) - [Kendell Kroeker](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kendell-kroeker/) - [Lars Lone](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/lars-lone/) - [Pat Sweeney](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/pat-sweeney/) - [Marti Halverson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/marti-halverson/) - [Mike Gierau](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mike-gierau/) - [Carolyn Paseneaux](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/carolyn-paseneaux/) - [Joan Barron](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joan-barron/) - [Steve Harshman](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/steve-harshman/) - [Eli Bebout](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/eli-bebout/) - [Multi-Payer Claims Database](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/multi-payer-claims-database/) - [KidCare CHIP](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kidcare-chip/) - [EMS Licensure Compact](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ems-licensure-compact/) - [Chapter 15 Rules](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/chapter-15-rules/) - [Cori Cooper](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cori-cooper/) - [340B](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/340b/) - [Stephen Brown](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/stephen-brown/) - [WWAMI](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wwami/) - [Larry Kirven](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/larry-kirven/) - [Jannelle Strampe](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jannelle-strampe/) - [Kayla Morrison](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kayla-morrison/) - [Centenntial Scholarship](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/centenntial-scholarship/) - [Janelle Strampe](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/janelle-strampe/) - [Mary Jane Beesor](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mary-jane-beesor/) - [Missy Lerna](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/missy-lerna/) - [Optum](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/optum/) - [SAMHDA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/samhda/) - [Wyoming Prescription Drug Donation Program](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-prescription-drug-donation-program/) - [Tom Forslund](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/tom-forslund/) - [Bruce Burns](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/bruce-burns/) - [Bob Nicholas](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/bob-nicholas/) - [Ezekiel Fink](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ezekiel-fink/) - [PDMP](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/pdmp/) - [State Employees Insurance Group](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/state-employees-insurance-group/) - [Joint Appropriations Committee](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joint-appropriations-committee/) - [Christopher DeRosa](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/christopher-derosa/) - [Sheila Bush](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/sheila-bush/) - [Position Announcement: Assistant Dean for Rural Programs](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/position-announcement-assistant-dean-for-rural-programs/) - [Kenn Finn](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kenn-finn/) - [SAMHSA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/samhsa/) - [PhRMA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/phrma/) - [Barack OBama](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/barack-obama/) - [Vivek H. Murthy](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/vivek-h-murthy/) - [M.D.](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/m-d/) - [M.B.A.](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/m-b-a/) - [opioid](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/opioid/) - [WAMHSAC](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wamhsac/) - [Erin Johnson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/erin-johnson/) - [Ray Petersen](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ray-petersen/) - [Kura](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kura/) - [telehealth](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/telehealth/) - [Wyoming Arapahoe Tribe](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-arapahoe-tribe/) - [17P](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/17p/) - [Make-A-Wish](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/make-a-wish/) - [John Purviance](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/john-purviance/) - [Joint Revenue Committee](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joint-revenue-committee/) - [Tobacco Tax](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/tobacco-tax/) - [March of Dimes](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/march-of-dimes/) - [WINHealth](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/winhealth/) - [Tom Glause](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/tom-glause/) - [Don Richards](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/don-richards/) - [Consensus Revenue Estimating Group](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/consensus-revenue-estimating-group/) - [MPCD](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mpcd/) - [Wyoming Family Practice Residency](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-family-practice-residency/) - [Franz Fuchs](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/franz-fuchs/) - [LLoyd LArson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/lloyd-larson/) - [Task Force on Department of Health Facilities](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/task-force-on-department-of-health-facilities/) - [AAP](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/aap/) - [American Academy of Pediatrics](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/american-academy-of-pediatrics/) - [Amy Buxton](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/amy-buxton/) - [Sharee Nall](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/sharee-nall/) - [Central Wyoming Counseling Center](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/central-wyoming-counseling-center/) - [Gatekeeper](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/gatekeeper/) - [UW Residency Program](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/uw-residency-program/) - [State Health Facilities](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/state-health-facilities/) - [Women and Infant Health Program](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/women-and-infant-health-program/) - [value modifier](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/value-modifier/) - [Wyoming Healthcare Professional Loan Repayment Program](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-healthcare-professional-loan-repayment-program/) - [WYQuality Counts](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyquality-counts/) - [AMA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ama/) - [Rick Schum](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/rick-schum/) - [Dean Groskopf](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/dean-groskopf/) - [Cara Beatty](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cara-beatty/) - [Re-enrollment](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/re-enrollment/) - [Progesterone](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/progesterone/) - [Joe Holloway](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joe-holloway/) - [Jonathan Coppom](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jonathan-coppom/) - [Wyoming Insurance Deparment](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-insurance-deparment/) - [David Wheeler](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/david-wheeler/) - [Denise Burke](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/denise-burke/) - [Wyoming Insurance Department](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-insurance-department/) - [Jeffery Rude](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jeffery-rude/) - [Caitlin Rooney](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/caitlin-rooney/) - [ICD-10](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/icd-10/) - [Health Wyoming](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/health-wyoming/) - [ACP](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/acp/) - [The Doctors Compay](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/the-doctors-compay/) - [Iraq](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/iraq/) - [Saddam Hussein](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/saddam-hussein/) - [David Lind](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/david-lind/) - [John Mansell](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/john-mansell/) - [Hart Jacobson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/hart-jacobson/) - [Charyl Varner](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/charyl-varner/) - [Sara Hartsaw](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/sara-hartsaw/) - [Will Smith](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/will-smith/) - [Dustin Roberts](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/dustin-roberts/) - [Sam Scaling](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/sam-scaling/) - [George Fortier](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/george-fortier/) - [Daniel White](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/daniel-white/) - [Robert Nagy](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/robert-nagy/) - [Chris Hills](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/chris-hills/) - [Matt Mitchell](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/matt-mitchell/) - [William Woods](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/william-woods/) - [Gregory Cross](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/gregory-cross/) - [Carol Schiel](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/carol-schiel/) - [Phillip Schiel](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/phillip-schiel/) - [Michael Eisenhauer](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/michael-eisenhauer/) - [Eric Wedell](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/eric-wedell/) - [Jeff Storey](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jeff-storey/) - [Wesley Hiser](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wesley-hiser/) - [Bob Vines](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/bob-vines/) - [Care-A-Van](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/care-a-van/) - [Kevin Johnson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kevin-johnson/) - [Cancer](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cancer/) - [Marcus Arthun](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/marcus-arthun/) - [Michael Smith](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/michael-smith/) - [Luis Otero](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/luis-otero/) - [Jim Caruso](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jim-caruso/) - [Matt Birchall](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/matt-birchall/) - [Wyoming Air National Guard](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-air-national-guard/) - [Samuel House](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/samuel-house/) - [Terry Parsley](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/terry-parsley/) - [VA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/va/) - [Jim Gray](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jim-gray/) - [Rick Kaysen](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/rick-kaysen/) - [Cheyenne](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cheyenne/) - [90th Medial Group](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/90th-medial-group/) - [FE Warren](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/fe-warren/) - [Cherron Galluzzo](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cherron-galluzzo/) - [Ezdan Fluckinger](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ezdan-fluckinger/) - [Torrington](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/torrington/) - [The Bread Doctor](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/the-bread-doctor/) - [Lisa Fluckinger](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/lisa-fluckinger/) - [Lisa Johnson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/lisa-johnson/) - [Eleanor Fluckinger](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/eleanor-fluckinger/) - [physician burnout](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/physician-burnout/) - [Sandy Dugger](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/sandy-dugger/) - [Community Hospital](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/community-hospital/) - [Thomas Campbell](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/thomas-campbell/) - [Stephen Goldstone](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/stephen-goldstone/) - [Wendy Curran](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wendy-curran/) - [Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/blue-cross-blue-shield/) - [Sharon Pendlebury](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/sharon-pendlebury/) - [Cheyenne Regional Medical Society](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cheyenne-regional-medical-society/) - [Peak Wellness](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/peak-wellness/) - [suicide](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/suicide/) - [Terresa Humphries-Wadsworth](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/terresa-humphries-wadsworth/) - [Richard Dunkley](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/richard-dunkley/) - [Prevention Management Organization](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/prevention-management-organization/) - [Wyoming State Hospital](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-state-hospital/) - [Task Force on Department](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/task-force-on-department/) - [LLoyd Larsen](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/lloyd-larsen/) - [Stefan Johansson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/stefan-johansson/) - [Karl Cline](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/karl-cline/) - [Jason Collison](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jason-collison/) - [Wyoming State Capitol](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-state-capitol/) - [Jonah Building](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jonah-building/) - [Elaine Harvey](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/elaine-harvey/) - [Capitol Square Project](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/capitol-square-project/) - [Grace Gosar](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/grace-gosar/) - [PCMH](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/pcmh/) - [James Bush](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/james-bush/) - [NCQA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ncqa/) - [Babson and Associates](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/babson-and-associates/) - [Greg O'Barr](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/greg-obarr/) - [Tony Bartholomew](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/tony-bartholomew/) - [Wes Hiser](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wes-hiser/) - [Physician of The Yeaer](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/physician-of-the-yeaer/) - [Kristin Schleiter](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/kristin-schleiter/) - [JD](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jd/) - [LLM](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/llm/) - [Interstate Medical Licensure Compact](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/interstate-medical-licensure-compact/) - [Hayley Miller](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/hayley-miller/) - [Wyoming Medical Society Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-medical-society-annual-meeting/) - [Andrew Kroger](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/andrew-kroger/) - [CDC](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cdc/) - [Immunizations](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/immunizations/) - [Lotte Dyrbye](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/lotte-dyrbye/) - [Donald Annino](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/donald-annino/) - [Facial Transplant](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/facial-transplant/) - [Deanna Kepka](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/deanna-kepka/) - [HPV](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/hpv/) - [vaccine](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/vaccine/) - [2017 Legislature](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/2017-legislature/) - [CMS](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cms/) - [RT Welter](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/rt-welter/) - [American College of Surgeons](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/american-college-of-surgeons/) - [Advisory Committee](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/advisory-committee/) - [Wyoming Leaders in Medicine Physician Leadership Academy](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-leaders-in-medicine-physician-leadership-academy/) - [Betsy Spomer](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/betsy-spomer/) - [Paul Beaupre](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/paul-beaupre/) - [Andy Fitzgerald](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/andy-fitzgerald/) - [Eric Boley](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/eric-boley/) - [Bill Schilling](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/bill-schilling/) - [Joseph Steiner](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/joseph-steiner/) - [PhD](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/phd/) - [West Edge Collective](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/west-edge-collective/) - [Preferred Vendor](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/preferred-vendor/) - [Cornerstone IT](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cornerstone-it/) - [Fairfield Cheyene Southwest](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/fairfield-cheyene-southwest/) - [Lucet](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/lucet/) - [Financial Planning](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/financial-planning/) - [Misha B. Schryer](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/misha-b-schryer/) - [Cynthia Works](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/cynthia-works/) - [Open Market](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/open-market/) - [Annie Miller](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/annie-miller/) - [vision](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/vision/) - [Wildfire](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wildfire/) - [Wyoming Medcaid](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-medcaid/) - [Teri Green](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/teri-green/) - [WMS Board of Directors](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wms-board-of-directors/) - [Frontiers in Medicine](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/frontiers-in-medicine/) - [MLN Connects](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mln-connects/) - [New England Journal of Medicine](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/new-england-journal-of-medicine/) - [WMS Annual Meeting](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wms-annual-meeting/) - [Josanne Pagel](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/josanne-pagel/) - [Bob Cummings](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/bob-cummings/) - [CRNA](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/crna/) - [anesthesiologists](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/anesthesiologists/) - [Wyoming Leaders in Medicine](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/wyoming-leaders-in-medicine/) - [MOC](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/moc/) - [JayCee Mikesell](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jaycee-mikesell/) - [Glen Clinton](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/glen-clinton/) - [Snow King](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/snow-king/) - [Jackson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/jackson/) - [Mike Maddon](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mike-maddon/) - [Ray Peterson](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/ray-peterson/) - [Tim Hallinan](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/tim-hallinan/) - [Mike Moser](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/mike-moser/) - [Medicity](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/medicity/) - [HIE](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/hie/) - [Burnout](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/burnout/) - [Leadership Program](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/leadership-program/) - [Spomer](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/spomer/) - [Dyrbe](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/dyrbe/) - [UW Family Practice Residency](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/uw-family-practice-residency/) - [Katrina Quick](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/katrina-quick/) - [Beth Robitaille MD](https://www.wyomed.org/tag/beth-robitaille-md/)