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Clinically Integrated Network Newsletter
May 26, 2021
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New York's Reopening Status
With more and more folks receiving their full vaccination, New York City is looking to return to the city we once knew and loved. Here's the latest on reopening status:
- SUNY and CUNY will require vaccination for all students in the fall
- NYC schools will resume in-person learning without a remote learning option in the fall
- Baseball fans are welcome in the stands as of May 19th
- Restaurants, museums, theaters, and retail outlets can open at full capacity as of May 19th
- Bars and restaurants can stay open until midnight, while catered events can be open until 1 a.m.
- City beaches will open Memorial Day weekend, and pools will open June 26th
- 80,000 municipal employees have returned to the office as of May 3
- The MTA has resumed 24-hour service
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Check out the New MSHP Behavioral Health Webpage
Check out our new Behavioral Health webpage, your go-to source for behavioral health information, treatment practices, and resources for you and your patients. Find blog & video tips, workgroup meeting minutes, referral resources, and more.
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Join Us! Mind Matters ECHO
Thank you to all who attended our first Mind Matters ECHO meeting on May 19th. If you missed the meeting, you can view a recording here.
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Submit a Case: Mind Matters ECHO
Have you encountered depression cases in your practice that are complex, representative of larger trends, or otherwise ripe for further discussion? Submit them for Mind Matters ECHO! We are seeking cases for discussion in our upcoming sessions, in July through September. Cases should be relevant to depression management, but do not need to align with the didactic topic necessarily. Unsure if your case is a good fit? Email Anitha Iyer, PhD, course director.
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Next MSHP Town Hall Gathering: May 26, 2021
Mount Sinai Health Partners is hosting a virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 and MSHP Updates this Wednesday, May 26 from 6:00 - 7:30PM. During this Town Hall, we will discuss:
- COVID-19 Quarantine & Treatment Updates with
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Dr. Dana S. Mazo, Mount Sinai Hospital infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Variant Review
- Mount Sinai Health System Updates
- Payer News
- Quality Measure Pathways to Success
Please be sure to submit any questions you have when registering for the event. We will have dedicated Q&A sessions/discussions throughout this Town Hall to ensure all of your questions are addressed.
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Now Available: HIPAA Education Program 2021
The 2021 HIPAA compliance module is now available in the Clinical Integration Learning Center (CILC). This online course explains the business and regulatory reasons for complying with HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations and includes examples that address common risks and challenges. Completion of this requirement is due by the end of quarter 3 for both PCPs and Specialists. Access the course here (login required) .
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FCC’s Emergency Broadband Program Launched May 12th
The FCC recently established the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program to lower the cost of high-speed internet for low-income households during the COVID-19 pandemic. This program includes a monthly discount of up to $50 for broadband services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating internet service providers if they contribute $10-$50 toward the purchase price.
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MSHP Podcast Episode 34: Social Determinants of Health with Ashley Fitch
In this episode of the MSHP podcast, Ashley Fitch Director of Community Partnerships and Innovation at Mount Sinai Health Partners, joins Dr. Robert Fields to discuss establishing partnerships with community-based organizations, working with payers to reimburse population health initiatives, and the ethical question of using commercially available data in healthcare analytics.
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New on the Chronic Condition Management Hub
We’ve expanded the Chronic Condition Management Hub to include materials on two additional disease states: chronic kidney disease and hypertension. Use these resources in your practice to evaluate, screen and treat hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
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Quick Reference Guides
Ambulatory Care Pathways
Patient Materials
CME Materials
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Update on Epic Access for Community-Based Physicians
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer community-based physicians a subsidy for Epic access due to COVID-19-related budget constraints. We sincerely thank you for your feedback regarding this initiative and will share any further updates with you in the future.
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Welcome New MSHP Providers!
We'd like to extend a warm welcome to 18 new provider members who recently joined our clinically integrated network.
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Primary Care
Marianne C. LaBarbera, MD
Family Medicine
Richmond Health Partners IPA LLC
Staten Island, NY
Specialty Care
Douglas S. Cohen, MD
Neurological Surgery
Richmond Health Partners IPA LLC
Staten Island, NY
Zoya Gavrilman, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manhattan Women’s Health
New York, NY
Jehanne Julien – Banica, DO
Family Medicine
Telemedicine Associates, PC
Brooklyn, NY
Tamara Lazic Strugar, MD
Dermatology
Dhaval Bhanusali
New York, NY
Yat W. Li, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Agile Cardiology, PC
New York, NY
Rachel L. Miller, AuD
Audiologist
ENT and Allergy Associates
Astoria, NY
Asmi Sanghvi, DO
Dermatology
Bobby Buka MD, PC
New York, NY
Michelle Santoyo, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates
New York, NY
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Behavioral Health
Ralph Aquila, MD
Psychiatry
Ryan Women and Children's Health Center
New York, NY
Olga Evdos, MD
Psychiatry
Thelma C. Davidson Adair/William F. Ryan Community Health Center
New York, NY
Aviva D. Gorig, MD
Psychiatry
Thelma C. Davidson Adair/William F. Ryan Community Health Center
New York, NY
Advanced Care Practitioners
Benjamin Domingo, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Telemedicine Associates, PC
Brooklyn, NY
Maricela Garcia, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife
Ryan-NENA Community Health Center
New York, NY
Sebrina Henderson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Telemedicine Associates, PC
Brooklyn, NY
Amber Rosenthal, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Goncharov Medical PC
New York, NY
Miriam Tavakoly, PA
Physician Assistant
Corona Medical PC
Great Neck, NY
Dwayne M. Toomer, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Ryan Women and Children's Health Center
New York, NY
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April 2021 EmblemHealth Provider Newsletter
Read the April 2021 EmblemHealth Provider Newsletter for updates on the Bridge Program, COVID-19 updates, Pulse8 risk adjustment, updates for Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid lines of business, and more.
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Cigna 2021 Second Quarter Network News
Cigna shared their second quarter 2021 newsletter which includes changes to the precertification list and other planned medical policy updates. Eight new HCPS codes were added to the precertification list and seven CPT codes were deleted effective April 1, 2021 (see page 4).
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Paycheck Protection Program Ends May 31, 2021
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is currently offering Paycheck Protection Program loans until May 31, 2021. Loans are available to first-time qualified borrowers as well as to qualified borrowers that previously received a loan. To prepare your application, visit the SBA website:
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Coming Soon! Practice Profile Web Tool
Attention CIN providers and office managers! Beginning this June you will be able to complete your Practice Communication CIN requirement online through our Provider Portal. Via our new web app, you’ll be able to update and confirm your practice demographic information, cutting down on the amount of paperwork you need to do to fulfill your CIN requirements. We look forward to sharing this exciting new feature with you early this summer.
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Purchase PPE through Medline Industries
N95 masks, gowns, face shields and more personal protective equipment items are available for purchase through Medline Industries. To set up an account with Medline and take advantage of this PPE opportunity, please contact John Rutigliano from Medline at 845-652-3842 or jrutigliano@medline.com. Any orders placed before 3 pm will be delivered to your office the next day. Mount Sinai is not the seller or owner of the products being offered by Medline Industries. If you have any questions about the products or placing an order, please contact John Rutigliano from Medline directly at 845-652-3842 or jrutigliano@medline.com.
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