Comparison of EHR Systems’ Ability to Report on Quality Metrics Bonni Brownlee, Wipfli consultant, researched EHR systems’ ability to report on quality measures according to the national certification body, ONC-HIT (Office of National Coordinator – Health Information Technology). Attached is an EHR System Comparison showing which measures are certified for reporting to CMS. Please contact your individual EHR vendors for questions about their ability to report.
Big Island Substance Abuse Council “Summer Jam” Volunteer Opportunity BISAC is hosting a “Summer Jam” event on Friday, July 28 – Saturday, July 29. East Hawaii IPA will have an exhibit table there. We are looking for volunteers to staff the table. Please email Jane for details and sign-up at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com if your office is interested in helping us reach out to the community.
Announcements
Hawaii Island Family Medicine Residency Program Inaugural Graduation – Friday, June 23, 2 p.m. Flyer attached.
CMS CPC+ Webinar: “Starting a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)” (Session 1 / Action Group 011) – June 27, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Please contact CPCPlus@telligen.com if you wish to receive their weekly emails and sign up for these webinars.
East Hawaii Medical Clinic – Effective July 3, 2017, Dr. Erin Kalua and staff will be moving to join Dr. Kevin Kurohara’s office at 75 Pu‘uhonu Pl., Suite 205. Phone and fax numbers for both offices will remain the same.