HMSA Measure for PO – Accepting NEW Patients + Demographics   To complete HMSA PO measures, HMSA is asking for the attached form to be completed and submitted by Monday, June 4 (quarterly). This form indicates whether your practice is accepting NEW HMSA patients on each line of business along with updated office demographics. The IPA also asks that you complete the form indicating whether you are accepting NEW patients for the following health plans to update our brochure. Fax to 808-935-4472 or scan and email to jvitales@ehiipa.com.

Ask the EHI Pharmacist   NSAIDs are an appropriate place to start for managing mild-to-moderate pain. Patients often purchase Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Naproxen over the counter and are treating themselves at home. Attached are some reminders on NSAIDs to keep in mind with your complex patients. Also attached is a chart comparing the risk and benefits of prescription strength NSAIDs, for your reference.

Payment Transformation Global Payment Rates – UPDATE   HMSA decided to re-look at their value based payment methodology effective 10/1/18 after hearing feedback from EHI, PMAG and other IPAs.  We will schedule meetings in early June to review the latest proposals and are currently gathering ideas for getting supplemental funding for our payment transformation providers.  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, please call Joyce at 808-797-3113 or email jvitales@ehiipa.com for availability.

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). Workshop date is Friday, May 25 ONLY. June 5th workshop has been cancelled. 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 Hawai‘i on May 25, 9:00-11:00 AM. If patients prefer 1:1 with the dietitian, there are spots open on 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 9:00-11:30 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 24, 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).