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....
From Clinic to Capitol: A Physician’s 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Newcastle Family Doctor Named 2025 Physician of the Year
CHEYENNE, WY — The Wyoming Medical Society (WMS) proudly announces Michael Jording, MD, FAAFP, of Newcastle, as the recipient of its highest honor: the 2025 WMS Physician of the Year Award. This award recognizes exemplary service, dedication to patients, and...
H.R. 1 – What’s In Store for Medicare Reimbursement
The final passage and presidential signing of House Resolution 1 (the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) received a lot of attention and has drawn a wide range of opinions. The 870-page bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation with a wide range of provisions....
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...
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...