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Telehealth in Wyoming

Telehealth in Wyoming. Rex E. Gantenbein, UW Center for Rural Health Research and Education Dana K. Barnett, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center . Current telehealth projects in Wyoming. Wyoming Network for Telehealth (WyNETTE)

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Telehealth in Wyoming

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  1. Telehealth in Wyoming Rex E. Gantenbein, UW Center for Rural Health Research and Education Dana K. Barnett, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  2. Current telehealth projects in Wyoming • Wyoming Network for Telehealth (WyNETTE) • Cooperative project between WY Department of Health and University of Wyoming • Focus on developing infrastructure and pilot projects, particularly tele-mental health • Original funding through Federal earmark (2004-2007) • Bridge funding allocated from Wyoming Legislature (2006-2008) WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  3. Current telehealth projects in Wyoming • Southeast Wyoming Telehealth Network • Links among seven hospitals in southeast WY • Videoconferencing and telemedicine connections to specialty care and education through Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Funding/Support • Two separate federal appropriations (2004-2007) • ORHP Planning Grant (2007-2008) • Pending ORHP Development Grant • Ongoing CRMC IT and Outreach staff WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  4. Southeast Wyoming Telehealth Network Member Sites WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  5. Current telehealth projects in Wyoming • Southeast Wyoming Telehealth Network WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  6. Current telehealth projects in Wyoming • Southeast Wyoming Telehealth Network • Educational Sessions WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  7. Current telehealth projects in Wyoming • Electronic pharmacy dispensing system • Link between clinic in Pine Bluffs and Hoy’s Pharmacy in Cheyenne (45 miles) • Prescription order by clinician is transmitted to pharmacy • “Filled” through electronic link to dispenser at clinic • Verified by videoconferencing • Telepsychiatry • WDH, Div. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse • Videoconferencing units • Support for remote consultation WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  8. Proposed telehealth projects • FCC Rural Health Care Pilot Program • 85% funding for statewide telehealth network infrastructure • Dedicated high-speed connectivity for all hospitals, community mental health clinics, and substance abuse centers WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  9. Business plan for Wyoming telehealth • Statewide telehealth system in 2-3 years • Ensure the deployment of telehealth infrastructure • Implement educational, clinical, and administrative applications • Improve the knowledge and capabilities of the state’s health care workforce about telehealth • Develop strategies for sustaining Wyoming’s telehealth efforts WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  10. Wyoming Department of Health WyNETTE Advisory Board WDH Office of Telehealth and Telemedicine Contracted Functions Medical Director Clinical Specialist Educational Specialist Technical Specialist Business plan for Wyoming telehealth WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

  11. Involved organizations WyHIO HIT/HIE Conference

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