HMSA Payment Transformation Model – Meetings – Wednesday, June 13, 12:30-2:00 PM+ 5:30-7:00 PM HMSA’s Paul Schnur will meet with providers to explain the proposed global payment methodology effective 10/1/18. Adult PCPs & Pediatricians are invited to attend either meeting (same content). Providers only. RSVP here and fax to 808-935-4472 or email jvitales@ehiipa.com. Please RSVP by Friday, June 8.
Coreo Release NotesAttached is a copy of the Coreo Release Notes with product updates. Find these and other tips on the Coreo website under the “Resource Center” tab. The release notes address:
Display of 5 Akamai Advantage STARS measures (not part of Payment Transformation).
Supplemental Data Forms for disconfirmations for the Akamai Advantage Review of Chronic Conditions.
PO Engagement Measure: Providing 24/7 Coverage for Attributed Measures. The PO quarterly attestation can now be completed on Coreo. See the release notes for instructions.
Coreo IssuesIf PCPs or staff still need a login or have any issues, please contact Coreo Support at CoreoSupportHI@navvishealthcare.com or call 1 (888) 600-4672 toll-free, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
CPC+ eCQM Quarter 2 Reporting for eClinical Works eClinical Works analyst, Ryan Moore, will be holding a webinar workshop on Tuesday, June 12 from 7:00-8:30 AM for CPC+ eClinical Works offices. Please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com if you would like to participate. Please RSVP by Monday, June 11.
Hawai‘i Health Information Exchange (HHIE) 6-Month FREE Access HHIE is offering IPA members who are not already using the HHIE Community Health Record, FREE access to the portal for 6 months so that providers can use the clinical data & medication history available to deliver optimal care to the residents affected by the lava flow. Please email Jane at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com if you are interested in enrolling.
ORNISH Lunch Visit The Ornish staff would like to talk more about the Ornish program with Family & Internal Medicine offices—and they’ll bring lunch! Please select a date in the attached form and fax to 808-935-4472. First come, first served.
Ask the EHI PharmacistReminder on Opioid Prescribing: Informed Consent contracts between patient and provider are required as of July 2018. Please see attached form to use (if you do not already have one), and read the attached for more information on rules and regulations to keep in mind while treating patients with acute and chronic pain.
SBIRTStands for Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment for alcohol & substance abuse. Any adult PCP office interested in participating in the SBIRT grant can receive up to $2500. This grant will run from June 5-September 25, 2018. Participating offices are asked to:
Screen their incoming adult patients for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Provide up to 5-minute education/counseling to those who screen positive (IPA will provide handouts/brochures)
Refer patients needing further treatment/resources to the IPA or to behavioral health or treatment specialists
Submit all necessary forms to the IPA
If interested, email Jane at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com to schedule a one-on-one visit with your office. EHI received a State Department of Health grant to support this program.
**All SBIRT forms were delivered to the offices who expressed interested in participating. Jane will be dropping off new forms on Monday and picking up completed forms. Please call if you have any questions at 808-797-3113.
SBIRT Surveys Surveys for those who attended the SBIRT training on 5/25 are still being accepted until Tuesday, June 12.
HMSA 2018 Steps to Better Health – Diabetes Care Member Incentive Program HMSA mailed a mid-year update to Payment Transformation providers regarding eligible patients’ progress in this incentive program and a list of patients that are eligible and haven’t enrolled yet. Akamai Advantage members with diabetes can earn gift card rewards for getting services that help them manage their diabetes. Maximum reward potential is $75/member. Members will receive their mid-year rewards around mid-June.
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health – New Tools Available to Order Online Mountain-Pacific has new resources for patients taking blood thinners that can be ordered on their website here. Topics include caring for bruises, nosebleeds and cuts while taking blood thinners. Each tool comes in a variety of formats that can be easily shared with patients. Visit the Medication Safety Tools and Resources page to order.
Announcements:
Updated 2018 HMSA Payment Transformation Guide — Attached is the new guide for HMSA Payment Transformation providers.
CMS Quality Payment Program WEBINAR: “MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category” – Tuesday, June 12, 7:00-8:00 AM HST. Register here.
CMS Quality Payment Program WEBINAR: “CMS Quality Measures: Development, Implementation, and You Webinar (Part 2)” – Wednesday, June 13, 6:00-7:00 AM HST (register here) and Thursday, June 14, 10:00-11:00 AM HST (register here).
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health WEBINAR: “MIPS Tips Sessions” – Tuesday, July 12, 9:00-10:00 AM.Register here.
Diabetes Self-Management Program: Refer you patients with diabetes to this resource offered at ADRC! Call Mary at 808-829-4115 or fax a list of patients to refer to the program to 808-935-4472. Mary will request a demographic sheet. This six-week class will be on Wednesdays, 9:00-11:30 AM. Referrals accepted until June 11, 2018.
Nutrition 101 Classes: Refer your patients to a FREE one-time nutrition class presented by certified dieticians from National Kidney Foundation of Hawai‘i on June 12 and June 29 from 9:00-11:00 AM at the IPA office. Please contact Mary at mvitales@ehiipa.com or call 808-829-4115. Flyer attached.
Advanced Healthcare Directive – IMPORTANT UPDATE: Patients need to fill out the most current form. The easiest way to tell if the AHCD is the most current form is to see if it asks for the individual’s Date of Birth on the first line; and a cell phone for the Health Care Power of Attorney. USE UPDATED FORM ATTACHED. Refer your patients to a FREE session to complete their advance healthcare directives at ADRC. Dates in the flyer attached.
22nd Annual East Hawaii IPA Healthcare Symposium – August 17-19, 2018 – Fairmont Orchid Hotel — This year’s theme is “Advancing Wellness for Patients, Providers and Organizations.” Please see attached for the latest schedule of events, topics & speakers. EHI IPA members receive a discounted rate of $75 which includes AAFP CMEs, all sessions, trade show attendance, pau hana event and two breakfasts. Please register early (flyer attached).
