At a Glance: Accomplishments, Survey, Webinar, Spotlight, RVHAP Toolkit, Telehealth Coordinator Training, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CEU Event, News, Consortium, SIGs |
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Top 10 Accomplishments of 2022! |
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- New originating site project funded by the Wyoming State Land and Investment Board to provide telehealth in targeted public libraries, University of Wyoming Extension Offices, and Sweetwater Detention Center.
- Attended American Telemedicine Association conference in Boston.
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Launched First Annual Dr. Jim Bush Award for Excellence in Telehealth and Awarded Kevin Smith, Telehealth Manager at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
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National Endorsing Partner of the American Telemedicine Association’s Second Annual Telehealth Awareness Week.
- Governor’s Proclamation Declaring Sept. 18-24 Telehealth Awareness Week.
- 623 Providers Activated WyTN HIPAA-Secure Zoom Licenses in 2022 and a Total of 1,740 Providers are Benefitting from WyTN HIPAA-Secure Zoom Licenses.
- WyTN Providers Held 97,328 HIPPA-Secured Zoom Meetings
- WyTN Providers Met for 15,153,269 Meeting Minutes.
- Eleven Accepted Abstracts for Presentations at State and Regional Conferences.
- Multiple New Wyoming Facilities and Providers brought online with telehealth.
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Please click on this survey link to provide us with feedback regarding your experiences with the Wyoming Telehealth Network, and suggestions for future topics that would be useful for you.
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Traci Blevins, LCSW, CTMH
Outpatient and Telehealth Director, Wyoming Behavioral Institute
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Stay tuned for our upcoming webinar which will take place on Wednesday, December 14th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST! This webinar will feature Traci Blevins, who will discuss best practices in adolescent telemental care and lessons learned from the Wyoming Behavioral Institute Outpatient Program (IOP). |
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December Spotlight:
Lacy Bangert, LPC
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Lacy Bangert, LPC
Counselor, Private Practice
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Lacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has her own private practice in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She has nine years of counseling experience, and believes in a collaborative, holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy. Lacy is skilled in utilizing different therapeutic modalities to help meet the needs of her clients healing trauma, facing stress/anxiety, and walking through changes in life.
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This new web-based toolkit connects veterans with information on healthcare, housing, and emergency resources and connects healthcare providers with information on telehealth, training, and pilot projects to enhance healthcare services to veterans.
This toolkit is supported by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), Office of Rural Health (ORH) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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LCCC Telehealth Coordinator Training Course
Starting January 17, 2023.
This 16-week course provides a comprehensive review of the clinical, operational, regulatory and ethics of telehealth service delivery. Students will learn core concepts to support the implementation of telehealth projects and engage in the use of telehealth technologies for healthcare delivery.
Online, self-paced, weekly instructor check-ins.
Basic proficiency level in MS Office Suite and medical terminology is recommended.
Cost is $999. However, the cost is reduced to $99 for LCCC students. Financial assistance for students is also available. Grant funding may be available to qualifying businesses and organization.
Application deadline is now January 17, 2023.
You can also watch our November Wyoming Hospitals SIG recording for more details.
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2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have finalized the 2023 Physician Fee schedule which includes:
- Discontinuing reimbursement of telephone (audio-only) evaluation and management (E/M) services;
- Discontinuing the use of virtual direct supervision;
- Five new permanent telehealth codes for prolonged E/M services and chronic pain management;
- Postponing the effective date of the telemental health six-month rule until 151 days after the public health emergency (PHE) ends;
- Extending coverage of the temporary telehealth codes until 151 days after the PHE ends;
- Adding 54 codes to the Category 3 telehealth list and modifying their expiration to the later of the end of 2023 or 151 days after the PHE ends.
Visit their website for more details!
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Unleashing the Power of Neurodivergent Care:
Save the Date!
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January 26, 2023
11:00AM MT
Please join Charlie Health, a panel of experts, and a super-audience of providers for a virtual CEU event, discussing the power of mental healthcare for neurodivergent clients. We will cover topics including:
- How neurodivergent clients are reclaiming their differences as superpowers
- Best and promising practices for affirming care
- Leveraging creativity and technology in treatment
This CEU event will be a 1 hour interactive presentation with an additional 15 minutes for questions at the end.
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Telemedicine in Wyoming is growing, and is likely here to stay.
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Wyoming slow on virtual reality uptake.
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December Consortium Meeting |
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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 usually meets on the last Tuesday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Anyone interested in building telehealth is encouraged to attend.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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The Community Health SIG is expanding! Now called Community Health and Chronic Disease Prevention, it now will encompass chronic health issues as well. The time will shift from the first Friday of the month to the second Tuesday of the month from 11 am - 12 pm. Join us by emailing Andrea Shipley (ashiple4@uwyo.edu).
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Wyoming Hospitals
Third Friday of the month
December 16, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Telemental Health
Second Friday of the month
January 13, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Community Health & Chronic Disease Prevention
Second Tuesday of the month
December 13, 2022
11:00am - 12:00pm
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The Wyoming Telehealth Network newsletter is your source for information, resources and best practices in telehealth. We support healthcare entities, providers, and specialists through professional development, collaboration, and leveraging of telecommunications technology.
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Contact Information
Wyoming Telehealth Network
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 4298
Laramie, WY 82071
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