HMSA Payment Transformation Model – Meetings – Wednesday, June 13, 12:30-2:00 PM + 5:30-7:00 PM  Paul Schnur from HMSA will be meeting with providers at the IPA office to explain the proposed global payment methodology. Adult PCPs & Pediatricians invited for both meetings (same content). Providers only. RSVP here and fax to 808-935-4472 or email jvitales@ehiipa.com.

HMSA Measure – Accepting NEW Patients + Demographics    HMSA is asking that you complete and submit the attached form by Monday, June 4 (quarterly). This form indicates whether your practice is accepting NEW HMSA patients FOR each line of business along with updated office demographics. We would also like to know if you are accepting new patients for carriers other than HMSA. Fax to 808-935-4472 or scan and email to jvitales@ehiipa.com.

East Hawaii IPA Board Member Appointments   The Board made the following appointments:

  • Community First Board – Dr. Kevin Kurohara

  • Regional Health Improvement Collaborative (RHIC) Representative – Dr. Lynda Dolan

  • Community Action Network (CAN) Representative – Debra Kettleson, APRN

  • Recruit & Retain Physicians Representative – Dr. Craig Shikuma

  • HMSA Payment Transformation Representatives – Dr. Lynda Dolan & Dr. Buddy Festerling

  • SBIRT Medical Advisor – Dr. Buddy Festerling

Hawai‘i Health Information Exchange (HHIE) 6-Month Free Access   HHIE would like to offer members of the IPA who are not already using the HHIE Community Health Record free access to the portal for 6 months so that providers can use the clinical data & medication history available to deliver optimal care to the residents affected by the lava flow. Please email Jane at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com if you are interested in enrolling.

ORNISH Lunch Visit   The Ornish staff would like to talk more about the Ornish program with Family & Internal Medicine offices—and they’ll bring lunch! Please select a date in the attached form and fax to 808-935-4472. First come, first served.

Ask the EHI Pharmacist   Reminder on Opioid Prescribing: Informed Consent contracts between patient and provider are required as of July 2018. Please see attached form to use (if you do not already have one), and read the attached for more information on rules and regulations to keep in mind while treating patients with acute and chronic pain. We will continue to see more reminders as federal and state legislation continues to “crack down” on the opioid epidemic.

HMSA 2018 Steps to Better Health – Diabetes Care Member Incentive Program   HMSA mailed a mid-year update to Payment Transformation providers regarding eligible patients’ progress in this incentive program and a list of patients that are eligible and haven’t enrolled yet. Akamai Advantage members with diabetes can earn gift card rewards for getting services that help them manage their diabetes. Maximum reward potential is $75/member. Members will receive their mid-year rewards around mid-June.

SBIRT   Stands for Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment for alcohol & substance abuse. Thanks to everyone who attended the Friday workshop! Visa cards will be delivered to your offices next week. Any adult PCP office interested in participating in the SBIRT grant can receive up to $2500. This grant will run from June 5- September 25, 2018. Participating offices are asked to:

  • Screen their incoming adult patients for Alcohol and Drug Abuse

  • Provide up to 5-minute education/counseling to those who screen positive (IPA will provide handouts/brochures)

  • Refer patients needing further treatment/resources to the IPA or to behavioral health or treatment specialists

  • Submit all necessary forms to the IPA

If interested, email Jane at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com to schedule a one-on-one visit with your office. EHI received a State Department of Health grant to support this program. MANY THANKS TO OFFICES WHO ARE CURRENTLY HELPING US PILOT THIS PROJECT.

Coreo Issues   If PCPs or staff still need a login or have any issues, please contact Coreo Support at CoreoSupportHI@navvishealthcare.com or call 1 (888) 600-4672 toll-free, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health – New Tools Available to Order Online   Mountain-Pacific has new resources for patients taking blood thinners that can be ordered on their website here. Topics include caring for bruises, nosebleeds and cuts while taking blood thinners. Each tool comes in a variety of formats that can be easily shared with patients. Visit the Medication Safety Tools and Resources page to order. 

Announcements:

  • Updated 2018 HMSA Payment Transformation Guide — Attached is the new guide for HMSA Payment Transformation providers.

  • Mountain-Pacific Quality Health WEBINAR: “Medication Therapy Management (MTM) – Research, efficacy and clinical practice integration” – Tuesday, June 5, 5:30-6:30 PM. Register here.

  • Diabetes Self-Management Program – Refer your patients with diabetes to this resource. Call Mary at 808-895-2730 or fax to 808-935-4472 a list of patients to refer to the program. Mary will request a demographic sheet. This six-week class will be on Wednesdays at 9:00-11:00 AM starting on June 6, 2018 at the EHI IPA office.

  • Advanced Healthcare Directive – IMPORTANT UPDATE: Patients need to fill out the most current form. The easiest way to tell if the AHCD is the most current form is to see if it asks for the individual’s Date of Birth on the first line; and a cell phone for the Health Care Power of Attorney. USE UPDATED FORM ATTACHED. Refer your patients to a FREE session to complete their advance healthcare directives at ADRC. Dates in the flyer attached.

  • 22nd Annual East Hawaii IPA Healthcare Symposium – August 17-19, 2018 – Fairmont Orchid Hotel — This year’s theme is “Advancing Wellness for Patients, Providers and Organizations.” Please see attached for the latest schedule of events, topics & speakers. EHI IPA members receive a discounted rate of $75 which includes AAFP CMEs, all sessions, trade show attendance, pau hana event and two breakfasts. Please register early (flyer attached).