HMSA Quest Enhancement Bonus In 2019, HMSA will continue to pay the QUEST Enhancement Bonus to PCPs and obstetricians who attested by December 2018. Payment will be based on claims with designated evaluation and management codes. The enhanced payment is usually made about one month after the close of the quarter. The payment for the first quarter of 2019 will be made in late April 2019. If a PCP did not attest in 2018, there is no need to contact HMSA to attest or register in 2019. The enhanced payment will be made available to all eligible PCPs once 2019 funding from the state has been assured. If you have any questions, please contact Tiffany Pa, HMSA Provider Engagement Lead, at tiffany_pa@hmsa.com.
Diabetes Education for Health Professionals – Wednesday, April 10, 1:30-3:00 PM Dr. Rich Jackson and Ms. Elaine Sullivan will present two diabetes workshops in Hilo on Wednesday, April 10. Both sessions are free and at the UH-Mānoa Komohana Research & Extension Center, 875 Komohana St., Room D-202, and online via Zoom. The session for health professionals will be at 1:30-3:00 p.m. (flyer attached), and the session for patients/public from 3:30-5:00 p.m. (flyer attached). Please share this information with your colleagues and patients/clients—see attached flyers.
Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHCD) Forms – Current Form Community First would like to remind everyone to use the most current AHCD form, which is the December 2015 version. The current one asks for a CELL PHONE number in Part 1: Health Care Power of Attorney. Many offices have been giving patients older versions which don’t ask for cell phone numbers, which is the easiest way to reach people. Download latest version here. Learn the difference between a POLST and AHCD form here.
EHI IPA Relay For Life Team EHI is joining the Relay For Life efforts in raising money for cancer awareness and research! The IPA will have a tent site at the Francis Wong Stadium on Saturday, July 20, 4:00 PM-midnight. If you would like to be part of the East Hawaii IPA Team, please join here. Stay tuned for more details!
EVENTS + MEETINGS
HMSA Payment Transformation Meeting – Adults – Tuesday, April 9 – 12:00-1:15 PM Purpose is to review 2019 engagement and quality performance measures for individual providers and the IPA; view progress to date & answer questions. Location change to ‘Imiloa. Must RSVP by deadline on Friday, April 5, 2019.RSVP attached.
HMSA Payment Transformation Meeting – Pediatricians – Tuesday, April 23 – 12:00-1:15 PM Purpose is to review 2019 engagement and quality performance measures for individual providers and the IPA; view progress to date & answer questions. Space limited at EHI IPA Office. Must RSVP by deadline on Friday, April 19, 2019.RSVP attached.
General Membership Meeting and Election RSVP EHI will hold its General Membership Meeting and Election of new Board members on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Candidates will compete for four open positions. Please RSVP if you can attend or if you are not able to attend and would like an absentee ballot (Registration attached). We received 3 requests for absentee ballots WITHOUT A NAME OR A FAX NUMBER.If you have not received an absentee ballot but requested one, please re-fax to our office with the provider name at 808-934-4472 or email to jvitales@ehiipa.com ASAP.
Physician Aid in Dying Workshop Rescheduled – April 24, 5:30 PM The Physician Aid in Dying Workshop has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 24. Approved for 1.5 AAFP prescribed credits. RSVP attached.
OSHA Training Workshop Alan Yamamoto, HIOSH Consultation Project Manager, will offer a two-hour OSHA workshops for East Hawaii IPA Members on OSHA/HIOSH requirements on Tuesday, June 4 (date change), location TBD. THIS IS MEANT FOR CLINIC LEADERS WHO WILL CONDUCT THE TRAINING IN EACH OFFICE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENT FOR OSHA/HIOSH TRAINING OF ALL STAFF IN EACH OFFICE. Mr. Yamamoto is willing to schedule individual office visits after the presentation to help assess your compliance. If you are interested in attending the WORKSHOP, please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com.RSVP attached (must RSVP early if you want a 1:1).
23rd Annual East Hawaii IPA Healthcare Symposium – “Advancing Care for Patients, Providers & Communities” – August 16-18, 2019, at the Fairmont Orchid in Waikoloa. Currently seeking sponsors and exhibitors. Sponsorship and exhibit forms attached. Application for CME credits will be filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Please contact Joyce if you would like information at jvitales@ehiipa.com.Registration attached.
PROVIDER RESOURCES
HIPAA Online Training – EHI IPA offers online training as a membership benefit for $20 per person. The certification received after successful completion is effective for 2 years. If you are interested, please complete the attached form and fax to 808-935-4472 or email to Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com and send a check to East Hawaii IPA, 670 Ponahawai St., Ste. 117, Hilo, HI 96720.
Healthcare Source HR Screening Tool Available for Members – EHI offers member offices use of a complimentary employee screening tool. The tool helps assess whether staff you are thinking of hiring are the right fit for your office! The tool rates candidates numerically by job performance, retention and service excellence. It also customizes key questions for face-to-face interviews. This program has been used successfully by hundreds of healthcare organizations. Candidates are sent a link to the assessment with results forwarded to a designated office email address. Please email Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com if you are interested in learning more about this tool.
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health CMS Million Hearts Hypertension Control Challenge – Applications are now open to practices who want to be recognized in the CMS 2019 Million Hearts Control Challenge. Hawaii has only had one practice meet this challenge in the past and MPQH would like to encourage all providers to join! Visit the website to learn more.
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Mental Health WEBINAR Series: “Bipolar Disorder – What You Need To Know!” – Wednesday, April 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Flyer attached.
CMS CPC+ National Meeting Livestream Sessions Available – Thursday, May 9, 2019 – Details to come. Agenda attached.
American Heart Association WEBINARS: Blood Pressure Control Education Series–
“Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement” – Thursday, May 16, 12:30 – 1:30 PM SAVE THE DATE!
“Team-Based Workflows” – Thursday, August 15, 12:30 – 1:30 PM SAVE THE DATE!
“Navigating Blood Pressure Clinical Quality Measures” – Thursday, November 21, 12:30 – 1:30 PM SAVE THE DATE!
Save the Date! Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses Annual Conference – May 17-18, 2019 – Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i. Flyer attached.
PATIENT RESOURCES
Individual Nutrition Counseling Referral for Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi (HMONO) – Refer your patients to nutrition counseling with Stacy Haumea at HMONO using their referral form (here). Under the “Referred to” section, select HMONO Family Medicine Clinic.
Walk with a Doc – Lili‘uokalani Gardens Park – Dr. Craig Kadooka – WWAD will be celebrating its 5th year of weekly walks in May! Every Sunday, WWAD meets at the park across the street from Hilo Bay Café. Come down to hear a short healthcare talk at 8:00 AM, followed by stretching, then off you go. Anyone is welcome to participate.
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health: New Patient Tool for Heart Health – Check the MPQH website for their heart health calendar. These are free for patients and can start anytime of the year and includes weight logs and health tips. These offer a fun and easy way for patients to monitor their weight. A calendar example (scroll to the bottom for the example) and order form can be found here.
Beacon Health – PCP Referral for Behavioral Health Support – Beacon Health offers behavioral health services for HMSA patients. Attached is the referral form (here), the overview of services (here), and the WHO-5 Well-Being index tool (here).
