HMSA Payment Transformation Measures Deadline: December 31, 2017   Please complete PCP Engagement Measures (attestation in Cozeva & Sharecare photo) and complete the Ecosystem Engagement and PO Performance Measure Survey (click here to start survey) BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2017. Please email Tiffany Pa, HMSA, at tiffany_pa@hmsa.com or call 808-630-5020, if you have any questions regarding your measures.

  • Attached is the updated list of providers who’ve completed the Ecosystem and the PO Survey (please note HMSA said there may be reporting delays – let us know if your information is incorrect.

  • Instructions on how to complete the Ecosystem Engagement Measure

    • Log on to Cozeva as the PCP or delegate

    • On the “Registries” page or “Quality Measures,” scroll down to PCP Engagement Measures

    • Click on “Engagement with Ecosystem (Coordinated Care)”

    • You’ll see an electronic attestation form. Listed are programs in the ecosystem to support HMSA members with their health and well-being, but since many of these were not available to your patients, please list community services that you have referred your patients to—Aloha Kidney, ADRC Diabetic Self-Management, KTA Diabetic Education program, Hui Malama, Community First Advanced Care Directive workshops, pediatric service coordination programs, etc. EHI has a list of resources available – let us know if you would like to review this list such as HMSA’s Care Model and HMSA health education workshops, diabetes education programs, etc. Please estimate the number (approximate is fine) of HMSA members referred to these programs. Sign the provider’s name at the bottom and click submit.

    • To verify completion, the “bar” next to the measure will turn “green”

CPC+ Financial Reconciliation Meetings – January 4th and 16th, Noon to 1:00 PM   The January 4th meeting is a recording of the SAME webinar broadcast at the December 21st meeting – you can view the recording at the IPA office or we can send the link to view at any time. The January 16th meeting will be a hands-on workshop with Christine Asato of Mountain-Pacific. Please come to the IPA office prepared with your financial worksheets, laptops, and financial information to receive hands-on help. Please RSVP to Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com.

Board of Directors Meeting – December 6, 2017 Highlights

  • Reviewed EHI’s financials as of October 31, 2017. IPA is in sound financial shape with approximately $1.3M in assets.

  • Agreed to become a member of CAPG.

  • Approved “Bonus Bucks” performance incentives for providers participating in HMSA Payment Transformation. Checks mailed on December 22.

  • Approved UnitedHealthcare Accountable Care Organization contract effective January 1, 2018 for quality payments and potential shared savings (upside only).

  • Discussed next steps after retreat (see Super Huddle presentation for member survey and retreat summary).

  • Will convene member meeting to decide on “tiered” membership requirements & benefits

  • Need to find a leader to drive change and integration

  • Should study and convene meetings to define a future structure for sustaining private practice – i.e., investors, medical group, virtual clinic without wall, etc.

Announcements:

  • IPA Board Meeting – January 10, 2018, 5:30 PM

  • Mountain-Pacific Quality Health: Online HIPAA Privacy and Security Office Training – Tuesday, January 9, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM HST. Cost is $199. Register here.

  • Ecosystem Healthcare Referral: Aloha Kidney January 2018 Class Series — Refer your patients with chronic kidney disease to educational classes presented by Ramona Wong, MD, at the East Hawaii IPA Office on Thursdays, 1:00-3:30 PM on January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22. Hilo Flyer attached. Kona flyer attached.

  • Ecosystem Healthcare Referral: KTA Diabetes Self-Management JANUARY CLASSES — Refer your patients to diabetes education classes presented by KTA Pharmacist Dayna Wong-Otis on Thursdays 9:00-11:30 AM or 4:00-6:30 PM, January 18 – February 8, 2018. One-on-one sessions start on January 8th and 11th. Fax the COMPLETE and signed referral form to EHI IPA at 808-935-4472. Referral form attached.

  • eClinical Works User Group Meetings – EHI IPA Office

    • Tuesday, January 9, Noon-1:00 PM – Order Sets (hands-on workshop with Michael Kurohara)

    • Tuesday, January 23, Noon-1:00 PM – Lab Order Workflow (Katrina Freitas, Presenter)

  • East Hawaii IPA Symposium – August 17-19, 2018 Fairmont Orchid Hotel – “Advancing Wellness for Patients, Providers and Organizations.” Flyer attached.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! THANK YOU FOR A PRODUCTIVE YEAR AND LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE COLLABORATION IN 2018! 🎉