QUEST Survey for Pediatricians The American Academy of Pediatrics, Hawaii Chapter, would like to get opinions/feedback on the four Quest plans from EHI pediatricians. They will send a $25 gift card to those who complete the ~30-question survey. The survey takes 15-20 minutes to complete. If you have not received the survey link, please contact Dr. Galen Chock at gchock@aap.net.
Hawaii Health Information Exchange (HHIE)Hawaii HIE offers to its subscribers an upgraded Health eNet solution which features expanded data contributors. Subscribers can access the data of all veterans who are participating in the data exchange and received care at any of the 152 Veterans Affairs medical centers and 1,400 community outpatient clinics in the United States, U.S. territories such as American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as well as the Philippines. Additionally, admission and discharge alerts are available inside the Community Health Record and customizable for your practice. To register and take advantage of the newly reduced promotional subscription fees, please fill out the attached form. Questions can be directed to Rebecca Burton, MD, Medical Director at rburton@hawaiihie.org or 808.441.1429.
KTA Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)KTA Pharmacy will offer a Diabetes Prevention Program beginning January 10, 2019. They are looking for patients with pre-diabetes who are willing to attend their year-long program. There is no referral required; all they need is their most recent A1c or fasting blood glucose test that shows they have pre-diabetes. During the program, patients will learn how to make necessary lifestyle changes to lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Contact KTA Pharmacy at 959-2888 to enroll your patients!
Announcements:
KTA Diabetes Self-Management Education – Classes will be held on Saturdays from Jan. 5-19, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the IPA office. Please refer your diabetic patients to Jane at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com.
CMS Quality Payment Program WEBINAR – “Eligible Clinician eCQM Preventive Care and Screening Measures” – Tuesday, January 15, 1:00-2:00 PM EST (10 AM PST). Register 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).
UPDATED Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Referral Form – Please use the attached referral form to refer patients to their programs. Also attached is a list of Kupuna Care services.
Ola Hou I Ka Hula: Hula & Hypertension – Refer your patients to this culturally-based program for those seeking healing from health problems! Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM. Flyer attached.
Hilo Medical Center Diabetes Support Group – “Carbs You Can Count On.” Flyers attached here. Will continue every first Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:00 PM for the rest of 2018.
