Wyoming Hospital Facing COVID ‘Crisis Level,’ Bans Most Visitors
The post quotes Emergency Services Director Kim White as saying “We are at crisis level. We appreciate the patience.''
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WATCH: Rep. Liz Cheney Introduces Telehealth Bill
The bill aims to extend the telehealth policies introduced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to continue to allow sick Americans, especially senior citizens, to utilize the technology instead of having to make in-person doctor visits.
Medicaid Expansion Bill Passes Wyoming House
It is believed that about 24,000 to 25,000 people in Wyoming who don't currently have health insurance would be eligible under the expansion.
Medicaid Expansion Bill Passes Wyoming Senate Committee
The bill now moves on to the full Wyoming Senate.
Wyoming Insurance Company Waives Out-Of Pocket COVID-19 Costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming says it is waiving members' coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles for COVID-19 treatment through June 30.
Virus Infections Near 500,000 as Health Systems Buckle
The U.S. Senate passed a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package.
Governor Gordon: We Have To Flatten The Curve On COVID-19
Governor Gordon warned of the possibility that ''if someone has a stroke or someone breaks a leg, you will not be able to be taken into a hospital."
Wyoming Medicaid Expansion Authorization Bill Filed
The bill would require the governor to give the legislature written notice of any plans to expand Medicaid.