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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.

The association wants to update lawmakers on the development of a statewide Alzheimer's plan.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has announced a series of community forums focusing on the hospital's strategic plan.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a 2013 "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures" by an accreditation group known as the Joint Commission.

Cheyenne Regional Medical CEO Dr. John Lucas says the hospital has laid off 8 administrative positions in anticipation  of about a 5% decline in revenues – or about $15 million – in fiscal year 2014, which begins on July 1, 2013. Lucas says the decrease in revenues are forecast because of a projected 2% reduction in Medicare payments, as well as the expected decision by the state not to expand the