Symposium Complimentary Luncheon Invitation – Saturday, August 18, 2018, 12:30-1:30 PM – Fairmont Orchid Hotel Providers and staff who are registered for the Symposium are invited to attend a complimentary luncheon presentation on Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) and Inflammation, Cardiovascular Health and the CANTOS Study. Insmed Incorporated is hosting a plated sit-down three-course lunch prepared by the Fairmont Orchid on a first come, first served basis. Drawing for a newly released iPad after the presentation hosted by Cardax Pharma. Attached is the registration form. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 15.
Board of Directors Meeting Update The Board met last night to discuss moving forward with strengthening the IPA by setting up a centralized management services organization (MSO) that would provide enhanced services to members and contract to support formation of a medical group. The medical group would be set up for those who would like to partner and consolidate their operations with other IPA providers and would be able to employ PCPs. A meeting will be scheduled in September to discuss with members and see who is interested in being part of the medical group.
HMSA Payment Transformation Rates Explanation of each member’s rates to be implemented 10/1/18 were distributed last week. Additional one on one sessions with Paul Schnur have already filled up. If you need help understanding your rates, please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com or 808-797-3113. Contract agreements must be signed no later than September 1, 2018. East Hawaii IPA has a meeting scheduled in late August to discuss supplemental support to IPA providers.
COREO Release Notes Deadline for completion of Review of Chronic Conditions measure has been extended from September 30 to December 21, 2018. Attached are the Coreo Release Notes regarding the revised patient face sheet to include details for RCC, faster loading time on login, and corrections to the Add Patient search.
Membership Past Due Reminders Invoices were mailed to members the first week in July. Members have the option to pay $600 for 2018 (July 1-December 31) or pay $100 monthly. We will be sending out past due notices this week. Payment is due upon receipt. Please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com if you have not received your invoice.
SAVE THE DATE! 2018 Hawaii Health Workforce Summit “Form Burnout to Balance” – Saturday, September 8, 2018 – Hawai‘i’s doctors attend and fly for free! Flyer attached.
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The Doctor Is In! Scott Kronlund, MD started as East Hawaii IPA’s first full-time Chief Medical Director on Monday, July 23. Dr. Kronlund will be “rounding” to meet everyone. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to him at 808-895-0714 or skronlund@ehiipa.com.
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Advance Health Care Directive Fill-out at ADRC – New dates attached.
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Mountain-Pacific Quality Health – August Newsletter attached.
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Hilo Medical Center Diabetes Support Group – “Carbs You Can Count On” – August 7, 4:00-5:00 PM. Flyers attached here and here. Will continue every first Tuesday of the month for the rest of 2018.
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Hilo Medical Center CME Activity: “Tuberculosis in Hawaii” – Friday, August 10, 12:15-1:15 PM, Ground Conference Room B/C. Flyer attached.
