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.
At A Glance...
February Spotlight
March Webinar
Equality State Research Network (ESRN) Awards
HHS Guidance on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities
WYFIRSTLINE Texting App
No Surprise Act Disclosure Requirement Implications
Healthy U Mini Grant Opportunity
Wyoming Telehealth Consortium
Special Interest Groups
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Aging Division iPad Program and ERAP-HSS Tablet Service |
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The Aging Division has been actively engaging older adults throughout the pandemic with their drive on technology and virtual socialization activities. They have found their efforts successful and welcomed by older adults.
The connection with Telehealth is that the more devices in the hands of older adults, the more older adults will become comfortable with low-risk activities via socialization in virtual senior centers. This leads to the potentiality that they will be more likely to apply this technology to telehealth. It is a transition period, and requires patience and dedicated support.
With the Senior iPad Program, the Aging Division's link with Teltex enables three years of device support via phone, email and online videos. There is no worry about whether they will forget basic hardware actions, or more complex tasks because the dedicated support team is always there. These iPads are on permanent lease and are meant to be returned back to the Aging Division when no longer used or wanted.
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Succeeding at Virtual Patient Engagement Series
Part One of Three:
Nuts and Bolts of Getting Your Clinic and Your Patient Started with Telehealth
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Join the WyTN and our presenter Faith Jones, MSN, RN, NEA-BC to learn more about care coordination and how it can be enhanced with the use of telehealth. From the workflow to building a strong team, Faith will lay out the necessities of care coordination when using telehealth.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm (MDT)
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Equality State Research Network (ESRN) Awards |
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The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities is pleased to announce the Equality State Research Network (ESRN) Awards. The ESRN focuses on supporting research that improves the health and well-being of Wyoming residents using community-based participatory research methods (CBPR) and focuses on patient/person-centered outcomes.
In support of this emphasis, the ESRN is offering 2 funding mechanisms: 1) Partnership Development Awards, which centers around developing community collaborations to engage in research and 2) Pilot Awards for Community-based Research, which supports CBPR activities. We expect to award $30,000 to be distributed among 2 to 5 awardees.
Applications are due by March 15, 2022.
To learn more and apply, visit the ESRN website or contact the ESRN staff at esrn@uwyo.edu.
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HHS Issues New Guidance for Health Care Providers on Civil Rights Protections for
People with Disabilities
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The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has recently issued guidance to health care providers on civil rights protections for people with disabilities. The guidance, issued by HHS’ Office for Civil Rights, makes clear that in light of the continuing public health emergency, when resources can be scarce, it is vital that individuals with disabilities are not prevented from receiving needed health care benefits and services as this violates federal civil rights laws.
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Infection Prevention WYFIRSTLINE Texting App |
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Infection Control Training For You!
Training Anywhere
At Anytime.
WYFIRSTLINE is an innovative approach to infection prevention, education, and training at your fingertips. These trainings were developed as a "microlearning tool kit" for busy health care workers. This easy-to-use educational tool provides short, relevant and engaging content regarding infection prevention. Opt-in to see for yourself how this exciting program could serve to reinforce your current IP training methods.
Text “WYFIRSTLINE” to 307-205-5391 to
receive short, relevant and engaging content!*
Or click below to access the survey link to opt-in for the WYFIRSTLINE texting campaign
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*By texting this number, you agree to receive automated messages from Mountain-Pacific Quality Health that contain Project Firstline infection control content and training. Terms and Private Policy can be found at https://www.mpqhf.org/QIO/project-firstline/. |
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No Surprise Act has Disclosure Requirement Implications for Telemedicine Providers |
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The first rule, “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing, Part I” restricts “surprise billing” for patients in job-based and individual health plans who get emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers. The restriction limits out-of-network physicians to in-network rates, meaning physicians can no longer “balance bill” the patient for the difference between what the provider normally charges and what the insurer will cover. Because Part I incorporates telemedicine into the definition of a ‘visit’, certain new disclosure notices will apply to telemedicine providers moving forward.
The second interim final rule (Part II), provides a dispute resolution process, good-faith estimates of medical items or services for uninsured (or self-pay) individuals and an appeal process. Provider groups have sued the Department of Health and Human Services over the dispute-resolution process part of the rule, which providers argue will give insurers unfair leverage and is contrary to the intent of the initial legislation.
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Healthy U Mini Grant Opportunity Available |
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The University of Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity to support Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) programming for organizations in Wyoming interested in incorporating Healthy U programming into their existing organizational structure. Awards for this funding are intended to support Healthy U program initiatives and long-term sustainability, including, but not limited to, facilitator training, workshop delivery, etc. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating a strong capacity to offer sustainable programming with a vision for long-term implementation. |
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and additional information.
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All submissions must be received by 11:59pm MT on 3/7/2022. If you have questions about this funding, you can contact WyCOA at (307) 766-2765 or healthyu@uwyo.edu. Thank you for all that you do to make Wyoming healthier!
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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 - 4:30 pm. Anyone interested in building telehealth is encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Early Childhood
Thursday, March 17, 2022
4:00-5:00pm
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Wyoming Hospitals
Third Friday of the month
March 18, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Telemental Health
Second Friday of the month
March 11, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Community Health
First Friday of the month
March 4, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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If you would like to contribute information to the newsletter, get involved with any special interest groups, or have your practice highlighted,
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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
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