New Member   Dr. Gina Salcedo was approved by the Board as a new primary care member. Dr. Salcedo has been a PCP in our community for a number of years and recently took over Debra Kettleson’s practice. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Salcedo.

CMS CPC+ (Comprehensive Primary Care) Reminders

Quarter 4 Care Delivery Reporting – Reporting for fourth quarter is due on or before Friday, January 25, 2019 11:59 PM ET. Please note this deadline does not apply if your practice submitted an extension request.

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.

Super Huddle Meetings   The following are 2019 Super Huddle meeting dates: February 19, May 14, September 10 & December 10. Announcements and registration information to be sent later.

KTA Diabetes Class Referrals   KTA Pharmacy will begin another round of Diabetes Self-Management Education classes on January 31st. It’s the start of a new year and now is a great time for your patients to learn how to make healthy choices and increase their understanding of diabetes. The programs has seen over 125 patients so far and KTA Pharmacy is excited to continue to partner with you and your patients to help them manage their diabetes! Referrals may be faxed to the East Hawaii IPA at (808) 935-4472 or call Jane at (808) 797-3113.

Lift and Burn Raffle Winners   Thanks to everyone who went to the Lift & Burn open house last week Friday and for telling your friends to come! Six lucky winners received raffle prizes. From January 2-31, small group classes called “Foundations of Functional Movement” will focus on resetting and perfecting motor patterns that will prepare you for more complex lifting and other fitness movements. Classes are M/W/F: 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM, T/Th: 4:30 PM. Please contact sharif@liftandburn.com or click here for Studio information.

23rd Annual East Hawaii IPA Healthcare Symposium   The 2019 Symposium will be held August 16-18, 2019, at the Fairmont Orchid hotel in Waikoloa. CME credits will be offered as in the past. More information forthcoming.

Announcements:

  • 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).

  • Refer Patients to Complete Their Advanced Health Care Directive at ADRC – January-May dates attached.

  • Aloha Kidney 2019 Classes – Dates available. Flyer attached.

  • Hawai‘i Island Parkinson’s Community Newsletter – January 2019