Telehealth News - October 2020
The Wyoming Telehealth Network newsletter is a source for telehealth information, resources, and current practices to improve telehealth services in Wyoming. The WyTN supports healthcare entities, providers, and specialists through professional development, collaboration, and leveraging of telecommunications technology.
If you would like to contribute information to the newsletter or have your practice highlighted, please email wy-telehealth@uwyo.edu.
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Next Steps - Remote Patient Monitoring
Presenters:
Dr. Grace Gosar, Co-Medical Director
Pete Gosar, Executive Director
Downtown Clinic in Laramie
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT)
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Phase 3 Provider Relief Fund
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The application for Phase 3 Provider Relief Fund from the Department of Health and Human Services is due on November 6, 2020, with $20 billion in funding available to be claimed specifically aimed at supporting behavioral health organizations. If you have any questions, call the PRF helpline (866) 569-3522, download instructions, review the FAQ, and read "Rules of the Road" infographic from the National Council of Behavioral Health. You can also check out a recording of last week’s HHS Provider Relief informational webinar. Click here to begin your application.
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CMS Announces 11 New Medicare Telehealth Services |
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Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an expansion of its telehealth services list for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). CMS added 11 new services to its telehealth list, allowing for more rehabilitation services and neurostimulator analysis. The telehealth list now includes 249 different codes, including 146 that have been added temporarily. CMS also released a data snapshot on telehealth use - according to CMS, Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries received over 34.5 million telehealth services between March and June 2020, a 2,600% increase over last year.
A direct and compelling headline
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As of October 26, 2020, the Wyoming Telehealth Network has enrolled 2,357 providers, primarily in the areas of primary care (429), mental health (842), pediatrics, emergency medicine, and allied health - physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology (422) making a total of 1,693 - or 71.8% - of the 2,357 providers.
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COVID-19 Patient Experience Study
The Equality State Research Network (ESRN), as part of the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities at the University of Wyoming, is seeking participants for a 15-20 minute survey. The purpose of the survey is to gain information about patient experiences (or not) with healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ESRN is seeking to understand all experiences including your own and potentially the experiences of those that you may care for (e.g., a family member with a disability). If you wish, you will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing to win one of six $25 gift cards for your participation. Please click the link below to participate. Thank you and feel free to share this opportunity!
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Barriers and Facilitators to the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring
The University of Wyoming is working with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Family Medicine on a project about how to improve care for patients with diabetes. The purpose of this study is to learn about barriers and facilitators to the use of continuous glucose monitoring (or “CGM”) for primary care patients with diabetes.
Please help us by completing this survey through the link below. This survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. The first 68 survey respondents will receive a $50 gift card for participation.
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Wyoming Telehealth Consortium |
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The Wyoming Telehealth Consortium is the central meeting space to discuss the programs, success/challenges, and discuss ideas on improving the use of telehealth in the state. The Consortium meets on the last Tuesday of every month, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Anyone interested in building telehealth is encouraged to attend.
October 28, 2020
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Please note: due to the holiday schedule, the November and December consortiums and webinars will be combined and held at the beginning of December.
Consortium
Tuesday, December 1, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
WyTN Webinar
Wednesday, December 2, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Allied Health SIG
First Thursday of the month
November 5, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Telemental Health SIG
Second Wednesday of the month
November 11, 2020
10:00am - 11:00am
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Hospitals: Making Telehealth
a Priority SIG
Third Friday of the month
November 20, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Public Health Nursing SIG
Fourth Thursday of the month*
*Rescheduled: December 3, 2020
10:00am - 11:00am
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For more information on the special interest groups, or if you would like to join one, please contact wy-telehealth@uwyo.edu
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Contact Information
Wyoming Telehealth Network
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 4298
Laramie, WY 82071
307-766-6407
wyomingtelehealth.org
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