EClinical Works EHR Training and Implementation   EHI IPA practices will be going live in a couple of waves starting October 2. eCW trainers will be in Hilo starting September 25.

East Hawaii IPA Member Retreat – Wednesday, November 8, 2017 – 3:00-7:00 PM  Voting members are invited to participate in this important meeting to chart the direction of the IPA. Please mark the date on your calendar. Registration forms will be sent soon.

East Hawaii IPA–Hilo Medical Center Mixer – Tuesday, November 7, 5:30-7:30 PM   East Hawaii IPA will be hosting a mixer between Hilo Medical Center physicians and EHI IPA provider members. Please save the date. Registration forms will be available soon.

HMSA Payment Transformation Patient Attribution Issues   Providers and staff can call HMSA Provider Engagement Lead, Tiffany Pa, with questions or issues about patient attribution at (808) 630-5020. If PATIENTS have any questions and concerns, please do not have them call Tiffany. Please ask them to contact Customer Relations at HMSA (808) 948-6111.

IPA Pediatrician Meeting – RESCHEDULED for Thursday, October 12, Noon   IPA Pediatricians please ignore the Super Huddle invitation – your meeting was previously scheduled for September 28, but is now scheduled on October 12 at the EHI IPA office. The session will focus on health plan service coordination and EHI IPA updates. Leolinda Parlin, Director of Hilopa‘a, will be guest facilitator. RSVP attached.

Employer Union Trust Fund (EUTF) Fair – Need Volunteers!   HMSA has asked our providers and offices if they would like to volunteer to attend the sessions at HMSA’s booth on Wednesday, October 25, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Grand Naniloa Hotel. Please let Joyce know at jvitales@ehiipa.com if you are interested and she will give you the times that are available!

Hilo Medical Center Foundation 15th Annual Wine, Cheese, Chocolate & More – Saturday, November 4, 5:00PM-8:00 PM – Hilo Hawaiian Hotel   The EHI IPA Board approved sponsoring this event. The IPA has 8 complimentary tickets for members. Please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com if you are interested in attending. If there are more than 8 members interested we will have a drawing for the 8 seats.

Announcements

  • Hilo Medical Center COPD Support Group – September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18, 4:30 – 5:30 PM at HMC Learning Center on the second floor. Flyer attached.

  • Ho‘ōla: The Hawai‘i Health Care Conference – Advanced Provider Training – Saturday, September 23, 2017 on O‘ahu, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Flyer and registration attached.

  • Healthcare Ecosystem Referral Resource: Medical Qigong Classes – October 3-28 (2x/week for 4 weeks), Tuesdays at 5:00 – 6:00 PM. Refer your patients with chronic pain & respiratory issues! Flyer attached.

  • Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi – Director of Programs Position Available – Hui Mālama has an open position for an experienced Director of Programs. Please spread the word! Position description attached.