Nominations Open for New Board Members EHI will hold its Annual Meeting and Election of new Board members on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Nominations are open for FOUR positions—one 2-year and three 3-year positions. Attached is a list of Board members continuing their term of office and Board openings. Members in good standing may be nominated and self-nominations are allowed. Nominations must be received by February 25, 2019 using the attached form and nominees must confirm in writing that they are willing to be nominated and if elected, will serve. We will also ask that candidates provide a short bio and a statement about why they are interested in serving. Please contact Susan Mochizuki if you have any questions at smochizuki@ehiipa.com, 808-797-3114.
Membership RenewalTo date, 38 members have renewed their annual membership by paying dues. One member is in arrears from last year, and 15 members have not yet paid. If your practice cannot afford or chooses not to pay the $1200 dues invoice now, you may arrange to pay semi-yearly ($600 x 2) or monthly ($100 x 12). If we do not hear from you, we will send a final notice after this upcoming billing. Please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com or 808-797-3113 if you have questions about your dues payment.
Executive Director’s Report Each month, Susan Mochizuki prepares a report for the Board on EHI IPA activities. If you are interested in receiving a copy, please contact Joyce Vitales at 808-797-3113 or jvitales@ehiipa.com. We are also happy to share Board meeting minutes with members.
CMS CPC+ (Comprehensive Primary Care) Reminders
2018 CPC+ Financial Reporting – The deadline for this is on or before Thursday, February 28, 11:59 PM ET.
2018 CPC+ eCQM Reporting – The deadline for this is on or before Thursday, February 28, 11:59 PM ET.
EVENTS
Super Huddle Meeting – Tuesday, February 19, NoonMembers and staff are invited to attend our quarterly Super Huddle meeting. The meeting will focus on customer service, the patient experience and ideas for optimal scheduling and workflow in individual offices. We will also introduce new programs available in the community. Please use attached form to register. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com, 808-797-3113.
23rd Annual East Hawaii IPA Healthcare Symposium – “Advancing Care for Patients, Providers & Communities” – August 16-18, 2019, at the Fairmont Orchid in Waikoloa. CMEs will be offered. Please contact Joyce if you would like information at jvitales@ehiipa.com.
PROVIDER RESOURCES
Hilo Medical Center CME Program – “Discussion of ‘Our Care, Our Choice’ Law; HB2739, Medical Aid in Dying” – Friday, February 15, 12:00 PM by speaker Lawrence L. Heintz, PhD, at HMC Ground Conference Room A/B/C. Flyer attached.
American Heart Association WEBINARS: Blood Pressure Control Education Series–
“New American Health Association (AHA) Guidelines” – Thursday, February 21, 12:30 – 1:30 PM by speaker Dr. Kalani Brady. Register here.
“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!
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health WEBINAR: “Schizophrenia – What You Need to Know!” – February 27, 11:00 AM HST, presented by Cathy Cywinski, MSW LCSW. Join here. Enter password: quality
Dial in to the teleconference: 1-800-651-2087; Access code: 47759154
PATIENT RESOURCES
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).
