IPA Pre-Retreat Survey Reminder   Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey that was emailed to you by Linda Colburn, our Strategic Planning consultant. The deadline for completing this has been extended to 12:00 NOON ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017. So far, 15 out of 84 members total have completed the survey. It takes an average of 13 minutes to complete based on responses so far. Survey results will be used to set the direction of the IPA. The consultant can track who has completed the survey but individual responses are kept anonymous. If you have not received the survey link, please contact Linda Colburn at wheretalkworks@gmail.com and she can forward it to you. We still have space at the retreat on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM.  Please RSVP to Jane at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com; 808-797-3113.

Pediatrician Huddle   Originally scheduled for Thursday, November 9, at 12:00 Noon – Cancelled. Pediatricians are invited to attend the year-end Super Huddle on Tuesday, December 12, from Noon-1:15 PM at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, Moanahoku Ballroom. Announcement to follow.

Hawaii Health Information Exchange (HHIE) Training Session – November 14, 12:00-1:30 PM   For the 10 providers who opted to receive a one-year subscription subsidized by the EHI IPA Board, Rebecca Burton will be having a training session at the IPA office on Tuesday, November 14, at noon to 1:30 PM. RSVP attached.

eClinical Works User Group Meeting – Wednesday, November 8, Noon-1:00 PM   EHI will host an eCW User Group Meeting at the EHI office on Wednesday, November 8, from Noon-1:00 PM for office staff responsible for intake and pre-visit planning. Purpose will be to review and discuss optimal workflows. Please RSVP to Jane at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com or 808-797-3113.

eClinical Works Physician Group Meeting – Thursday, November 16, Noon-1:00 PM at EHI IPA Office   We will introduce eClinical Works Enterprise Information Specialist, Katrina Freitas, who will present physician-specific tips and tricks for use of eCW. Please RSVP to Jane at jbontuyan@ehiipa.com or 808-797-3113.

Notice of Changes to Payment Transformation Guide – November 2017   Per request, HMSA has outlined page 5 of the November 2017 Payment Transformation guide and cross-referenced the affected sections/pages with the 2017 guide. Summary is attached.

Ecosystem Healthcare Referral: Diabetes Self-Management Program: Ke Ola Pono – Better Choices, Better Health   Refer your patients with diabetes to educational classes presented by Kahea Wakinekona, RN, Program Coordinator. Classes are at ADRC on Tuesdays, 9:00-11:30 AM on November 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, 26. Flyer attached.

Ecosystem Healthcare Referral: Aloha Kidney January 2018 Class Series   Refer your patients with chronic kidney disease to educational classes presented by Ramona Wong, MD, at the East Hawaii IPA Office on Thursdays, 1:00-3:30 PM on January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22. Flyer attached.

Announcements

  • EHI IPA-Hilo Medical Center Mixer — The IPA is hosting this event on Tuesday, November 7, from 5:30-7:30 PM featuring guest facilitator Dr. Barbara Spivak, President & CEO of Mount Auburn Cambridge IPA, to discuss improving Physician to Physician Communication between EHI & HMC. RSVP attached. Please send RSVP to jbontuyan@ehiipa.com.

  • IPA Pediatrician Meeting Resources – Shannon Libao with United Healthcare sent service coordination information from the October 12 Peds Huddle. Resources are attached.

  • Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi (HMONO) Olakino Newsletter – November 2017 Issue attached.