HMSA Drug Formulary Changes 4/1/2018Attached are formulary changes on insulins.
National Take-Back Initiative (NTBI) Saturday, April 28, 10:00 AM-2:00 PMPatients may turn in their unused or expired prescription medications for safe, anonymous disposal. Collection will take place on the Big Island at Ka Waena Lapa‘au Medical Complex (upper parking lot at the corner of Ponahawai/Komohana streets) or Hawaii Police Department in Kona (parking lot). PLEASE SHARE! Flyer attached.
Payment Transformation Global Payment Rates – UPDATE EHI is planning on delaying a decision on new Payment Transformation rates until 10/1/18 in order to give us enough time to understand the proposals and negotiate with HMSA for additional funding. The new rate formulas are complicated and HMSA needs at least two months to draw up contracts. They said we needed to approve the contracts no later than mid-April in order to execute contracts by July 1. We feel this is not enough time to vet the proposal with our members. We plan to schedule meetings with members to discuss this further. HMSA is requiring that the IPA decide on the payment model on behalf of all the Payment Transformation providers as a group. In the meantime if you have questions, please contact Susan at smochizuki@ehiipa.com, 797-3114.
Episodic Care Management Services for Payment Transformation Providers The EHI Care Management Team is offering services for adult patients admitted to Hilo Medical Center and attributed to HMSA Payment Transformation PCPs. We ask that providers who are interested in this service sign the attached “compact” agreement outlining services and responsibilities. Please contact Susan Mochizuki at smochizuki@ehiipa.com if you are interested.
Annual Meeting & Election – Wednesday, April 25, 2018 – 5:30-7:30 PMThe election will be held at ‘Imiloa to elect Board members and discuss the future of the IPA. Voting will occur at the meeting. Jeff Beal, VP Corporate Development, Optum (bio attached), will be our guest speaker. He will talk about how Optum can help the IPA become a more closely integrated entity. Absentee ballots have been sent out for those who requested. If you have not yet received it, please email Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com.
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).
SBIRT Stands for Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment for alcohol & substance abuse. All offices are invited to participate. Offices who collect surveys from their patients will receive a $2500 honorarium. Providers and staff will receive an additional $50 per person to attend a 2-hour workshop (regardless of participation in the program). Workshops dates have changed — DATE CHANGE: MAY 1 CANCELLED.Tuesday, May 25. Please RSVP by Friday, April 27. EHI received a State Department of Health grant to support this program. Please contact Jane for more information at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com.MANY THANKS TO OFFICES WHO ARE CURRENTLY HELPING US TO PILOT THIS PROJECT.
Announcements:
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program – Refer your patients with chronic diseases 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 Fridays at 9:00-11:30 AM starting on April 27, 2018. Flyer attached.
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 Tuesdays at 9:30 AM-12:30 PM starting on May 22, 2018. Flyer attached.
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.
Aloha Kidney Education Classes – Starting May 2018 – Refer your patients with chronic kidney disease! Hilo flyer attached.Waimea flyer attached.Few spots still available!
