WMS seeks to serve its membership, as well as work to improve the health of Wyoming’s citizens.
WMS at Work... On Your Behalf!
Fighting for Medical Liability Reform
* Continued push for a constitutional amendment to allow consideration of limits on non-economic damages.
* Support for other reforms such as periodic payment of damages, disclosure of collateral source payments, expert witness reform and others.
* Visit the WMS Liability Reform home page for a wealth of information on this important topic.
Increased Medicaid Reimbursement
* Formed the WMS Medicaid Task Force to push for a comprehensive review of reimbursement rates
* Initiated a membership survey to determine the scope of problem among Wyoming physicians
* Provided research and talking points to physicians and legislators
* Joined forces with the Wyoming Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in a coordinated effort to advance the campaign for increased Medicaid reimbursement
* Successfully lobbied the Legislature for a $1 million Medicaid state funding increase, matched 2-1 in federal funds for a total increase of $3 million
* Working closely with Dept. of Health on implementation plan for increased funding
Other Legislative Accomplishments
* Advocated for measures that represent positive steps to improving the health of Wyoming’s citizens: encouraging seat belt use, preventing tobacco sales to minors and eliminating domestic violence.
* WMS was also successful in defeating a bill expanding Medicaid reimbursement to psychologists, and joined with a broad-based coalition in opposing a bill to levy sales tax on a wide array of services, including medical care.
Successful Stance on Sales & Use Tax Rules
* Demanded the state consider and use medical opinion to develop an appropriate definition of “prosthetic device” over the course of a lengthy process to develop sales and use tax rules and regulations
Actively Involved in Scope of Practice Issues
* WMS supports responsible collaboration between physicians and other health care practitioners, which maintains physicians as the leaders of the health care team
* Successfully partnered with the Board of Pharmacy to develop acceptable rules for collaborative practice between physicians and pharmacists
* Working with the Board of Nursing to achieve the same level of cooperation in defining APN scope of practice and collaboration guidelines in their proposed rules and regulations
WMS is Your Voice on Legislative/Regulatory Issues
* WMS aggressively promotes critical health care issues at both the state & federal levels of government. Keep up on current activity by visiting the WMS Legislative/Regulatory page often.
Providing Beneficial Member Services
WMS is a proud partner of The Doctors Company bringing WMS physician members 5% liability insurance discounts.
* 5% liability insurance discount to WMS physician members insured through The Doctors' Company!
* Consistent, substantive newsletters and timely issue alerts inform you about what you need to know.
* Member-friendly website offers many benefits: up-to-date and useful information, Members Only section, Physician Finder to help your patients locate you, Physician Assistant page, selected links and much more!
* During the legislative session, WMS sends blast e-mails to members on a weekly basis to keep you informed of the latest action on important health care issues.
Seeking Member Input
WMS is constantly seeking to increase opportunities for your input & involvement.
* Governance structure based on member participation.
* WMS leadership elections now open to the entire membership.
* Member input sought to set policy & guide decision-making.
* Member surveys ensure WMS is tracking your concerns, priorities & issues.
* Member-based petition process will allow critical issues to be decided by the membership.
* Contact us! We want to hear from you:
Wyoming Medical Society
P.O. Box 4009
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Phone: 307-635-2424
Fax: 307-632-1973
E-mail: info@wyomed.org
Relevant & Timely Communication
WMS is developing innovative ways to reach you & receive your feedback.
* WMS newsletters & issue updates provide accurate and up to the minute information on critical health care issues.
* We’ve greatly expanded ways for your voice to be heard.
* Website will provide a clearinghouse of information & interactive communication.
* WMS can tailor the information we send you to meet your communication needs.
To join the Wyoming Medical Society please call 307.635.2424
or
email info@wyomed.org.
