Super Huddle Resources   Attached are the presentation slides and resource attachments for the Super Huddle on Tuesday, May 8. This includes referral forms for registering your patients in the new Ornish program at Hilo Medical Center.

Opioid Pain Contracts Sample Templates   If your office is looking for a new opioid pain contract, attached are samples here and here. As a reminder Hawai‘i State Law states, “§329-    Opioid therapy; informed consent process.  (a)  Patients and prescribers of opioids shall execute a written agreement to engage in an informed consent process if:

     (1)  A patient requires opioid treatment for more than three months;

     (2)  A patient is prescribed benzodiazepines and opioids together; or

     (3)  A patient is prescribed a dose of opioids that exceeds ninety morphine equivalent doses.”

Please contact Jessica Ku, EHI Pharmacist, at jku@ehiipa.com if your office would like a more personalized contract.

Payment Transformation Global Payment Rates – UPDATE   EHI is initiating negotiations with HMSA for new rates effective 10/1/18. We will be scheduling meetings in the coming weeks to share information and get your feedback. If you have any questions about the amendments effective 7/1/18 that amended current rate agreements which expire on 6/30/18, please contact Nahea Brenneman at nahea_brenneman@hmsa.com or 808-494-2069.

COREO Individual Training for Payment Transformation Providers   If you have not yet scheduled your individual consult with Tiffany Pa for COREO training, Tiffany still has openings next week (except Tuesday). Please call Joyce at 808-797-3113 or email jvitales@ehiipa.com for availability.

Episodic Care Management Services for Payment Transformation Providers   The EHI Care Management Team is offering services for adult patients admitted to Hilo Medical Center and attributed to HMSA Payment Transformation PCPs. We ask that providers who are interested in this service sign the attached “compact” agreement outlining services and responsibilities. Please contact Susan Mochizuki at smochizuki@ehiipa.com if you are interested.

SBIRT   Stands for Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment for alcohol & substance abuse. All offices are invited to participate. Offices who collect surveys from their patients will receive up to a $2500 honorarium. Providers and staff will receive an additional $50 per person to attend a 2-hour workshop (regardless of participation in the program). ADDITIONAL DATE ADDED: Workshop date is Friday, May 25 or Tuesday, June 5. Please RSVP by Friday, May 18. EHI received a State Department of Health grant to support this program. Please contact Jane for more information at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com. MANY THANKS TO OFFICES WHO ARE CURRENTLY HELPING US PILOT THIS PROJECT.

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.

  • Mountain-Pacific Quality Health WEBINAR: Community-Acquired Pneumonia – Acute Treatment Recommendations — Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 8:00-9:00 AM. Register here.

  • Nutrition 101 Classes – Refer your patients to a FREE one-time nutrition class presented by certified dieticians from National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii on May 15 and 25, 9:00-11:00 AM. If patients prefer 1:1 with the dietician, there are spots open on May 14-15 and May 24-25. Please contact Mary at mvitales@ehiipa.com, 808-829-4115. Flyer attached.

  • KTA Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes — Refer your patients to diabetes education classes presented by KTA Pharmacist Dayna Wong-Otis on Thursdays at 9:00-11:130 AM or 4:00-6:30 PM, May 17-31, 2018. Fax the COMPLETE and signed referral form to EHI IPA at 808-935-4472. Referral form attached.

  • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program – Refer your patients with chronic diseases to this resource. Call Mary at 808-895-2730 or fax to 808-935-4472 a list of patients to refer to the program. Mary will request a demographic sheet. This six-week class will be on Fridays at 9:00-11:30 AM. Few spots still available! Flyer attached.

  • Diabetes Self-Management Program – Refer your patients with diabetes to this resource. Call Mary at 808-895-2730 or fax to 808-935-4472 a list of patients to refer to the program. Mary will request a demographic sheet. This six-week class will be on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM-12:30 PM starting on May 22, 2018. 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.

  • Aloha Kidney Education Classes – Starting May 2018 – Refer your patients with chronic kidney disease! Hilo flyer attached. Waimea flyer attached. Few spots still available!

  • 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).