Annual General Membership Meeting Board Election ResultsThe Annual General Membership Meeting & Election was held last night at ‘Imiloa. Attached is the IPA 2017 Annual Report and PowerPoint Presentation shared at the meeting. Results of the election are as follows:
Dr. Lynda Dolan (2018-2021)
Dr. Sheareen Gedayloo (2018-2021)
Dr. Mary K. Nordling (2018-2021)
Debra Kettleson, APRN (2018-2019)
COREO Launch May 1, 2018Please contact us if you have not yet received your log in and password for the new HMSA platform replacing COZEVA. This is for providers on HMSA Payment Transformation.
IPA Super Huddle (Adult PCPs & Staff) – May 8, 2018, 12:00-1:15 PM, ‘ImiloaPlease RSVP by Friday, May 4.
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. Providers on Payment Transformation will receive a packet from HMSA describing the methodology. The IPA will be scheduling meetings to review and discuss. 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.
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:
KTA Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes — Refer your patients to diabetes education classes presented by KTA Pharmacist Dayna Wong-Otis on Thursdays at 9:00-11:130 AM or 4:00-6:30 PM, May 10-31, 2018. One-on-one sessions start on April 30th and May 3rd. Fax the COMPLETE and signed referral form to EHI IPA at 808-935-4472. Referral form 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!
