Practice Transformation Network for Hawai’i’s rural clinicians
February 8, 2016
Dear colleagues,
This is a time for tremendous change for physicians and health care providers. We are particularly concerned about our primary care and rural medicine colleagues. The boards of ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka and the National Council for Asian and Pacific Islander Physicians (NCAPIP) would like you to be aware of some important free resources that are available from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to aid with the transitions being required of your practices over the next couple of years in converting to a value-based payment system by 2019.
As an overview, CMS awarded more than $685 million to 20 national and regional collaborative health care practice transformation networks (PTNs) and 10 Support and Alignment Networks (SANs) to provide technical assistance to help train and prepare 140,000 clinicians with innovative tools and support. At this point in time, the training and support are free!
However, you need to register before the end of February.
The PTN that is largely charged with covering Hawai‘i is the National Rural Accountable Care Consortium (Feb 2016 presentation). The contact person is Shannon Calhoun, scalhoun@nationalruralaco.com, NRACC PTN Regional Vice President for Hawaii, Southwest Region.
Please review the resources above. Time is of the essence as they are signing up practitioners and practices at this time. We want to make sure that everyone gets the support they need during this critical transition time.
Also, please note that the two boards have been working with a SAN, HealthCare Dynamics International, which has assisted in making contacts with the PTN assigned to Hawai‘i. The SAN has partnered with NCAPIP, National Medical Association and the National Hispanic Medical Association to assure their respective members, many in small urban or rural practices, don’t miss out on this opportunity. Its staff is also available for support and to help answer questions. Please contact Ms. Jan Kelley at HealthCare Dynamics.
Aloha,
Martina L. Kamaka, MD, President, ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka; Director, NCAPIP
Dee-Ann L. Carpenter, MD, Secretary, ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka; Member, Hawaii IPA
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing” – features young Hawaiian physicians
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Television Special Produced by Emme Tomimbang
in Partnership with Hawaii News Now
Honolulu, Hawaii –Aug. 3, 2015 – In the special, “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing,” veteran Hawaii producer Emme Tomimbang tells the story of not only inspirational Kahanamoku scholars from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, but also Nadine Kahanamoku, the widow of legendary surfer and Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku. The hour long program will be broadcast exclusively on Hawaii News Now on KGMB.
Upon her death in 1997, Nadine Kahanamoku donated their entire estate to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to be used for scholarships awarded to medical students of Hawaiian ancestry. Since then, there have been over 80 Kahanamoku Scholars, each with his or her own story; each, in his or her own way, perpetuating the Kahanamoku legacy of healing.
“Through the couple’s single act of kindness, there is a single pebble in the pond, causing a ripple effect that changes the communities and the thousands of lives touched by this legacy of healing,” said Emme Tomimbang, president of EMME Inc. “It is a legacy of healing, a legacy of opportunity for medical scholars of Hawaiian ancestry and the communities they come to serve,” said Tomimbang. In this special we will see what few know and that is Nadine Kahanamoku’s extraordinary act of philanthropy and her special relationship with her husband Duke, who is regarded as Hawaii’s favorite son.
“We’re once again extraordinarily proud to be honoring the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku and his countless contributions to Hawaii by broadcasting this remarkable special production,” said Rick Blangiardi, General Manager of Hawaii News Now.
Emme Tomimbang and her team traveled statewide to visit with island physicians in their communities on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Dr. Haku Kahoano, also a Kahanamoku Scholar will serve as co-host with Emme.
As the John A. Burns School of Medicine celebrates its 50th Anniversary in July and Duke Kahanamoku celebrates the 125th Anniversary of his birth on August 24th, Hawaii News Now and EMME Inc. commemorate these milestone moments with an evening paying tribute to the Kahanamoku legacy with a double header on KGMB.
This project is PRESENTED BY BANK OF HAWAII
CO SPONSORED BY: Kaiser Permanente, Kapi‘olani Women’s & Children’s Medical Center and Queen’s Health Systems
with support from the Estate of the late Wayne Morris Corn
MONDAY, AUG. 24th on KGMB
8-9pm “Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii’s Soul” (premiered in 2005) 9-10pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
REBROADCAST: SATURDAY, AUG. 29th on KGMB
6-7pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Kauka’s Kuleana
August 2015
Aloha kākou,
‘Ahahui o nā Kauka, the Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians, invites you to renew your membership, or join as a new member. ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka believes that physician leadership has a unique role in the shared goal to raise the health status of our people.
Our mission, to champion superior health care for all Native Hawaiians, has never been more critical. Native Hawaiians suffer the highest prevalence of chronic health illness including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Although Kānaka Maoli comprise 20-25% of the population, barely 3.2% of practicing physicians in Hawaiʻi are Kanaka Maoli. We have a way to go to achieve parity, and we can all do more to improve our community’s health by cultivating relationships with one another. The need to come together to provide care for our people is especially great on our neighbor islands where there are severe shortages of specialists and primary care physicians.
Hui pū, join us, in finding that space where Hawaiian physicians can not only care for our local people, but support and promote better health outcomes for the whole community through advocacy, leadership, education, mentorship, community service and collaboration. Cultural fellowship is also important to our growth as physicians and we plan to continue to offer huakaʻi throughout our pae ʻāina o Hawaiʻi.
In 1975, five UH graduates joined eleven other Hawaiian physicians in practice. Today, there are more than 300 kauka. We now have a critical mass who—collectively with our Ali‘i Trusts and their medical centers, the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, State Department of Health and its hospitals, and health insurers—can effect change.
It is a privilege to be a physician. Our kuleana is not only as doctors of medicine and healers, but as Kānaka. Our opportunity is now. Please join us in this mission.
We will be meeting on our islands to welcome new and returning members and to discuss our kuleana to our communities. Please join us!
E ola mau ka lāhui Hawaiʻi,
Marcus Kāwika Iwane, MD Noa Emmett Aluli, MD
John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2010 John A. Burns School of Medicine, 1975
Chair, Membership Committee Kauka Kupuna & Vice-President
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing” An Emme Tomimbang special featuring several kauka
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Television Special Produced by Emme Tomimbang
in Partnership with Hawaii News Now
Honolulu, Hawaii – July 29, 2015 – In the special, “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing,” veteran Hawaii producer Emme Tomimbang tells the story of not only inspirational Kahanamoku scholars from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, but also Nadine Kahanamoku, the widow of legendary surfer and Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku. The hour long program will be broadcast exclusively on Hawaii News Now.
Upon her death in 1997, Nadine Kahanamoku donated their entire estate to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to be used for scholarships awarded to medical students of Hawaiian ancestry. Since then, there have been over 80 Kahanamoku Scholars, each with his or her own story; each, in his or her own way, perpetuating the Kahanamoku legacy of healing.
“Through the couple’s single act of kindness, there is a single pebble in the pond, causing a ripple effect that changes the communities and the thousands of lives touched by this legacy of healing,” said Emme Tomimbang, president of EMME Inc. “It is a legacy of healing, a legacy of opportunity for medical scholars of Hawaiian ancestry and the communities they come to serve,” said Tomimbang. In this special we will see what few know and that is Nadine Kahanamoku’s extraordinary act of philanthropy and her special relationship with her husband Duke, who is regarded as Hawaii’s favorite son.
“We’re once again extraordinarily proud to be honoring the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku and his countless contributions to Hawaii by broadcasting this remarkable special production,” said Rick Blangiardi, General Manager of Hawaii News Now.
Emme Tomimbang and her team traveled statewide to visit with island physicians in their communities on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Dr. Haku Kahoano, also a Kahanamoku Scholar, will serve as co-host with Emme.
As the John A. Burns School of Medicine celebrates its 50th Anniversary in July and Duke Kahanamoku celebrates the 125th anniversary of his birth on August 24th, Hawaii News Now and EMME Inc. commemorate these milestone moments with an evening paying tribute to the Kahanamoku legacy with a double header on KGMB.
This project is PRESENTED BY BANK OF HAWAII
CO SPONSORED BY: Hawaii Pacific Health, Kaiser Permanente, and The Queen’s Medical Center with support from the Estate of the late Wayne M. Corn.
MONDAY, AUG. 24th
8-9pm “Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii’s Soul” (premiered in 2005) 9-10pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
REBROADCAST: SATURDAY, AUG. 29th
6-7pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
NEEDED – Medic for the MEGA Expedition
MEDIC required for month-long sail:
Role: primarily function as a medic on an emergency support vessel to the Mega Expedition fleet
Basic criteria:
– Stabilising trauma and keeping patients stable to get in reach of emergency air rescue.
– Advising crew on other vessels via VHF radio to diagnose problems and treating minor injuries
– Prepare the medical box on board.
– Sailing experience a plus.
– Preferably based in Hawaii (otherwise West Coast)
Dates: 29th of July through the 29th of August.
Departs: 1 August, Kewalo Harbor, Honolulu.
Yacht name: Swiftsure (68′ Nelson Marek)
Paid: $2,500 for the period.
Contact: megaexpedition@theoceancleanup.com or http://www.theoceancleanup.com/
Kīhei Ceremony conveys kuleana of Hawaiian physicians
Kīhei Ceremony
Celebrate with the graduates
Kaimana Chow
Christy Ann Gilman
Steven Gonsalves
Sally Markee
Austin Nakatsuka
Anne Richardson Wright
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Ka Piko JABSOM, 651 Ilalo St, Kaka‘ako, Near the mala behind research building
Each kauka ‘ōpio, young kanaka doctor, makes a kīhei that tells the story of his or her own journey to medicine. As it is with the physician’s white coat, the kīhei symbolizes great responsibility as a Kanaka physician. Kauka then step up as mentors, one-by-one presenting each student with the storied kīhei and imparting words of wisdom on the importance of kuleana (responsibility), pono (doing right) and lōkahi (teamwork).
Reception to follow.
E komo mai!
RSVP by 5/12/2015 to Kim Yamauchi kimy@hawaii.edu or huikauka@gmail.com
Kamehameha Schools is seeking director of student health services
Kauka Are Mauna Kea
In 2004, the ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka, Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians, made a huaka‘i to Mauna Kea to educate ourselves on what is important to our culture, to us as Hawaiians.
As Kānaka Maoli and medical scientists, we support the protection of Mauna Kea. We support the protection of all Sacred Places.
We understand that wahi pana are essential to the health of our people.
WE ARE MAUNA KEA
Aloha ‘Āina * Ola Mau
Kauka Kupuna Luncheon & Membership Meeting
Beloved Kekuni turns 90
Dr. Richard Kekuni Blaisdell is having a birthday and it’s time to celebrate.
Kekuni has honored many of the early physicians over the years. This year, we honor those who graduated prior to 1982.
- SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
More information. Members RSVP to huikauka@gmail.com by March 11th.
Aloha
In 1975, five Hawaiians graduated in the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine’s first graduating class. They joined seven other Hawaiian physicians known to be in practice. Today, we are aware of more than 300 Native Hawaiian physicians worldwide. Although our numbers are growing, there is still a lot of work to do to reverse the alarming health trends of the indigenous people in Hawai‘i.
‘Ahahui o nā Kauka believes that physician leadership has a unique role in the shared mission to raise the health status of our people. ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka provides physicians a forum for fellowship and involvement in initiatives and projects that serve to improve the health of Native Hawaiians.
Hui pū, join us, in finding that space where Hawaiian physicians can champion superior health care for Native Hawaiians through leadership and advocacy, education, community service and collaboration, and the support of one another.
Practice Transformation Network for Hawai’i’s rural clinicians
February 8, 2016
Dear colleagues,
This is a time for tremendous change for physicians and health care providers. We are particularly concerned about our primary care and rural medicine colleagues. The boards of ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka and the National Council for Asian and Pacific Islander Physicians (NCAPIP) would like you to be aware of some important free resources that are available from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to aid with the transitions being required of your practices over the next couple of years in converting to a value-based payment system by 2019.
As an overview, CMS awarded more than $685 million to 20 national and regional collaborative health care practice transformation networks (PTNs) and 10 Support and Alignment Networks (SANs) to provide technical assistance to help train and prepare 140,000 clinicians with innovative tools and support. At this point in time, the training and support are free!
However, you need to register before the end of February.
The PTN that is largely charged with covering Hawai‘i is the National Rural Accountable Care Consortium (Feb 2016 presentation). The contact person is Shannon Calhoun, scalhoun@nationalruralaco.com, NRACC PTN Regional Vice President for Hawaii, Southwest Region.
Please review the resources above. Time is of the essence as they are signing up practitioners and practices at this time. We want to make sure that everyone gets the support they need during this critical transition time.
Also, please note that the two boards have been working with a SAN, HealthCare Dynamics International, which has assisted in making contacts with the PTN assigned to Hawai‘i. The SAN has partnered with NCAPIP, National Medical Association and the National Hispanic Medical Association to assure their respective members, many in small urban or rural practices, don’t miss out on this opportunity. Its staff is also available for support and to help answer questions. Please contact Ms. Jan Kelley at HealthCare Dynamics.
Aloha,
Martina L. Kamaka, MD, President, ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka; Director, NCAPIP
Dee-Ann L. Carpenter, MD, Secretary, ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka; Member, Hawaii IPA
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing” – features young Hawaiian physicians
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Television Special Produced by Emme Tomimbang
in Partnership with Hawaii News Now
Honolulu, Hawaii –Aug. 3, 2015 – In the special, “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing,” veteran Hawaii producer Emme Tomimbang tells the story of not only inspirational Kahanamoku scholars from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, but also Nadine Kahanamoku, the widow of legendary surfer and Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku. The hour long program will be broadcast exclusively on Hawaii News Now on KGMB.
Upon her death in 1997, Nadine Kahanamoku donated their entire estate to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to be used for scholarships awarded to medical students of Hawaiian ancestry. Since then, there have been over 80 Kahanamoku Scholars, each with his or her own story; each, in his or her own way, perpetuating the Kahanamoku legacy of healing.
“Through the couple’s single act of kindness, there is a single pebble in the pond, causing a ripple effect that changes the communities and the thousands of lives touched by this legacy of healing,” said Emme Tomimbang, president of EMME Inc. “It is a legacy of healing, a legacy of opportunity for medical scholars of Hawaiian ancestry and the communities they come to serve,” said Tomimbang. In this special we will see what few know and that is Nadine Kahanamoku’s extraordinary act of philanthropy and her special relationship with her husband Duke, who is regarded as Hawaii’s favorite son.
“We’re once again extraordinarily proud to be honoring the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku and his countless contributions to Hawaii by broadcasting this remarkable special production,” said Rick Blangiardi, General Manager of Hawaii News Now.
Emme Tomimbang and her team traveled statewide to visit with island physicians in their communities on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Dr. Haku Kahoano, also a Kahanamoku Scholar will serve as co-host with Emme.
As the John A. Burns School of Medicine celebrates its 50th Anniversary in July and Duke Kahanamoku celebrates the 125th Anniversary of his birth on August 24th, Hawaii News Now and EMME Inc. commemorate these milestone moments with an evening paying tribute to the Kahanamoku legacy with a double header on KGMB.
This project is PRESENTED BY BANK OF HAWAII
CO SPONSORED BY: Kaiser Permanente, Kapi‘olani Women’s & Children’s Medical Center and Queen’s Health Systems
with support from the Estate of the late Wayne Morris Corn
MONDAY, AUG. 24th on KGMB
8-9pm “Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii’s Soul” (premiered in 2005) 9-10pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
REBROADCAST: SATURDAY, AUG. 29th on KGMB
6-7pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Kauka’s Kuleana
August 2015
Aloha kākou,
‘Ahahui o nā Kauka, the Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians, invites you to renew your membership, or join as a new member. ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka believes that physician leadership has a unique role in the shared goal to raise the health status of our people.
Our mission, to champion superior health care for all Native Hawaiians, has never been more critical. Native Hawaiians suffer the highest prevalence of chronic health illness including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Although Kānaka Maoli comprise 20-25% of the population, barely 3.2% of practicing physicians in Hawaiʻi are Kanaka Maoli. We have a way to go to achieve parity, and we can all do more to improve our community’s health by cultivating relationships with one another. The need to come together to provide care for our people is especially great on our neighbor islands where there are severe shortages of specialists and primary care physicians.
Hui pū, join us, in finding that space where Hawaiian physicians can not only care for our local people, but support and promote better health outcomes for the whole community through advocacy, leadership, education, mentorship, community service and collaboration. Cultural fellowship is also important to our growth as physicians and we plan to continue to offer huakaʻi throughout our pae ʻāina o Hawaiʻi.
In 1975, five UH graduates joined eleven other Hawaiian physicians in practice. Today, there are more than 300 kauka. We now have a critical mass who—collectively with our Ali‘i Trusts and their medical centers, the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, State Department of Health and its hospitals, and health insurers—can effect change.
It is a privilege to be a physician. Our kuleana is not only as doctors of medicine and healers, but as Kānaka. Our opportunity is now. Please join us in this mission.
We will be meeting on our islands to welcome new and returning members and to discuss our kuleana to our communities. Please join us!
E ola mau ka lāhui Hawaiʻi,
Marcus Kāwika Iwane, MD Noa Emmett Aluli, MD
John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2010 John A. Burns School of Medicine, 1975
Chair, Membership Committee Kauka Kupuna & Vice-President
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing” An Emme Tomimbang special featuring several kauka
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Television Special Produced by Emme Tomimbang
in Partnership with Hawaii News Now
Honolulu, Hawaii – July 29, 2015 – In the special, “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing,” veteran Hawaii producer Emme Tomimbang tells the story of not only inspirational Kahanamoku scholars from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, but also Nadine Kahanamoku, the widow of legendary surfer and Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku. The hour long program will be broadcast exclusively on Hawaii News Now.
Upon her death in 1997, Nadine Kahanamoku donated their entire estate to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to be used for scholarships awarded to medical students of Hawaiian ancestry. Since then, there have been over 80 Kahanamoku Scholars, each with his or her own story; each, in his or her own way, perpetuating the Kahanamoku legacy of healing.
“Through the couple’s single act of kindness, there is a single pebble in the pond, causing a ripple effect that changes the communities and the thousands of lives touched by this legacy of healing,” said Emme Tomimbang, president of EMME Inc. “It is a legacy of healing, a legacy of opportunity for medical scholars of Hawaiian ancestry and the communities they come to serve,” said Tomimbang. In this special we will see what few know and that is Nadine Kahanamoku’s extraordinary act of philanthropy and her special relationship with her husband Duke, who is regarded as Hawaii’s favorite son.
“We’re once again extraordinarily proud to be honoring the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku and his countless contributions to Hawaii by broadcasting this remarkable special production,” said Rick Blangiardi, General Manager of Hawaii News Now.
Emme Tomimbang and her team traveled statewide to visit with island physicians in their communities on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Dr. Haku Kahoano, also a Kahanamoku Scholar, will serve as co-host with Emme.
As the John A. Burns School of Medicine celebrates its 50th Anniversary in July and Duke Kahanamoku celebrates the 125th anniversary of his birth on August 24th, Hawaii News Now and EMME Inc. commemorate these milestone moments with an evening paying tribute to the Kahanamoku legacy with a double header on KGMB.
This project is PRESENTED BY BANK OF HAWAII
CO SPONSORED BY: Hawaii Pacific Health, Kaiser Permanente, and The Queen’s Medical Center with support from the Estate of the late Wayne M. Corn.
MONDAY, AUG. 24th
8-9pm “Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii’s Soul” (premiered in 2005) 9-10pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
REBROADCAST: SATURDAY, AUG. 29th
6-7pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
NEEDED – Medic for the MEGA Expedition
MEDIC required for month-long sail:
Role: primarily function as a medic on an emergency support vessel to the Mega Expedition fleet
Basic criteria:
– Stabilising trauma and keeping patients stable to get in reach of emergency air rescue.
– Advising crew on other vessels via VHF radio to diagnose problems and treating minor injuries
– Prepare the medical box on board.
– Sailing experience a plus.
– Preferably based in Hawaii (otherwise West Coast)
Dates: 29th of July through the 29th of August.
Departs: 1 August, Kewalo Harbor, Honolulu.
Yacht name: Swiftsure (68′ Nelson Marek)
Paid: $2,500 for the period.
Contact: megaexpedition@theoceancleanup.com or http://www.theoceancleanup.com/
Kīhei Ceremony conveys kuleana of Hawaiian physicians
Kīhei Ceremony
Celebrate with the graduates
Kaimana Chow
Christy Ann Gilman
Steven Gonsalves
Sally Markee
Austin Nakatsuka
Anne Richardson Wright
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Ka Piko JABSOM, 651 Ilalo St, Kaka‘ako, Near the mala behind research building
Each kauka ‘ōpio, young kanaka doctor, makes a kīhei that tells the story of his or her own journey to medicine. As it is with the physician’s white coat, the kīhei symbolizes great responsibility as a Kanaka physician. Kauka then step up as mentors, one-by-one presenting each student with the storied kīhei and imparting words of wisdom on the importance of kuleana (responsibility), pono (doing right) and lōkahi (teamwork).
Reception to follow.
E komo mai!
RSVP by 5/12/2015 to Kim Yamauchi kimy@hawaii.edu or huikauka@gmail.com
Kamehameha Schools is seeking director of student health services
Kauka Are Mauna Kea
In 2004, the ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka, Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians, made a huaka‘i to Mauna Kea to educate ourselves on what is important to our culture, to us as Hawaiians.
As Kānaka Maoli and medical scientists, we support the protection of Mauna Kea. We support the protection of all Sacred Places.
We understand that wahi pana are essential to the health of our people.
WE ARE MAUNA KEA
Aloha ‘Āina * Ola Mau
Kauka Kupuna Luncheon & Membership Meeting
Beloved Kekuni turns 90
Dr. Richard Kekuni Blaisdell is having a birthday and it’s time to celebrate.
Kekuni has honored many of the early physicians over the years. This year, we honor those who graduated prior to 1982.
- SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
More information. Members RSVP to huikauka@gmail.com by March 11th.
Aloha
In 1975, five Hawaiians graduated in the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine’s first graduating class. They joined seven other Hawaiian physicians known to be in practice. Today, we are aware of more than 300 Native Hawaiian physicians worldwide. Although our numbers are growing, there is still a lot of work to do to reverse the alarming health trends of the indigenous people in Hawai‘i.
‘Ahahui o nā Kauka believes that physician leadership has a unique role in the shared mission to raise the health status of our people. ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka provides physicians a forum for fellowship and involvement in initiatives and projects that serve to improve the health of Native Hawaiians.
Hui pū, join us, in finding that space where Hawaiian physicians can champion superior health care for Native Hawaiians through leadership and advocacy, education, community service and collaboration, and the support of one another.
Practice Transformation Network for Hawai’i’s rural clinicians
February 8, 2016
Dear colleagues,
This is a time for tremendous change for physicians and health care providers. We are particularly concerned about our primary care and rural medicine colleagues. The boards of ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka and the National Council for Asian and Pacific Islander Physicians (NCAPIP) would like you to be aware of some important free resources that are available from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to aid with the transitions being required of your practices over the next couple of years in converting to a value-based payment system by 2019.
As an overview, CMS awarded more than $685 million to 20 national and regional collaborative health care practice transformation networks (PTNs) and 10 Support and Alignment Networks (SANs) to provide technical assistance to help train and prepare 140,000 clinicians with innovative tools and support. At this point in time, the training and support are free!
However, you need to register before the end of February.
The PTN that is largely charged with covering Hawai‘i is the National Rural Accountable Care Consortium (Feb 2016 presentation). The contact person is Shannon Calhoun, scalhoun@nationalruralaco.com, NRACC PTN Regional Vice President for Hawaii, Southwest Region.
Please review the resources above. Time is of the essence as they are signing up practitioners and practices at this time. We want to make sure that everyone gets the support they need during this critical transition time.
Also, please note that the two boards have been working with a SAN, HealthCare Dynamics International, which has assisted in making contacts with the PTN assigned to Hawai‘i. The SAN has partnered with NCAPIP, National Medical Association and the National Hispanic Medical Association to assure their respective members, many in small urban or rural practices, don’t miss out on this opportunity. Its staff is also available for support and to help answer questions. Please contact Ms. Jan Kelley at HealthCare Dynamics.
Aloha,
Martina L. Kamaka, MD, President, ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka; Director, NCAPIP
Dee-Ann L. Carpenter, MD, Secretary, ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka; Member, Hawaii IPA
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing” – features young Hawaiian physicians
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Television Special Produced by Emme Tomimbang
in Partnership with Hawaii News Now
Honolulu, Hawaii –Aug. 3, 2015 – In the special, “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing,” veteran Hawaii producer Emme Tomimbang tells the story of not only inspirational Kahanamoku scholars from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, but also Nadine Kahanamoku, the widow of legendary surfer and Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku. The hour long program will be broadcast exclusively on Hawaii News Now on KGMB.
Upon her death in 1997, Nadine Kahanamoku donated their entire estate to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to be used for scholarships awarded to medical students of Hawaiian ancestry. Since then, there have been over 80 Kahanamoku Scholars, each with his or her own story; each, in his or her own way, perpetuating the Kahanamoku legacy of healing.
“Through the couple’s single act of kindness, there is a single pebble in the pond, causing a ripple effect that changes the communities and the thousands of lives touched by this legacy of healing,” said Emme Tomimbang, president of EMME Inc. “It is a legacy of healing, a legacy of opportunity for medical scholars of Hawaiian ancestry and the communities they come to serve,” said Tomimbang. In this special we will see what few know and that is Nadine Kahanamoku’s extraordinary act of philanthropy and her special relationship with her husband Duke, who is regarded as Hawaii’s favorite son.
“We’re once again extraordinarily proud to be honoring the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku and his countless contributions to Hawaii by broadcasting this remarkable special production,” said Rick Blangiardi, General Manager of Hawaii News Now.
Emme Tomimbang and her team traveled statewide to visit with island physicians in their communities on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Dr. Haku Kahoano, also a Kahanamoku Scholar will serve as co-host with Emme.
As the John A. Burns School of Medicine celebrates its 50th Anniversary in July and Duke Kahanamoku celebrates the 125th Anniversary of his birth on August 24th, Hawaii News Now and EMME Inc. commemorate these milestone moments with an evening paying tribute to the Kahanamoku legacy with a double header on KGMB.
This project is PRESENTED BY BANK OF HAWAII
CO SPONSORED BY: Kaiser Permanente, Kapi‘olani Women’s & Children’s Medical Center and Queen’s Health Systems
with support from the Estate of the late Wayne Morris Corn
MONDAY, AUG. 24th on KGMB
8-9pm “Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii’s Soul” (premiered in 2005) 9-10pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
REBROADCAST: SATURDAY, AUG. 29th on KGMB
6-7pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Kauka’s Kuleana
August 2015
Aloha kākou,
‘Ahahui o nā Kauka, the Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians, invites you to renew your membership, or join as a new member. ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka believes that physician leadership has a unique role in the shared goal to raise the health status of our people.
Our mission, to champion superior health care for all Native Hawaiians, has never been more critical. Native Hawaiians suffer the highest prevalence of chronic health illness including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Although Kānaka Maoli comprise 20-25% of the population, barely 3.2% of practicing physicians in Hawaiʻi are Kanaka Maoli. We have a way to go to achieve parity, and we can all do more to improve our community’s health by cultivating relationships with one another. The need to come together to provide care for our people is especially great on our neighbor islands where there are severe shortages of specialists and primary care physicians.
Hui pū, join us, in finding that space where Hawaiian physicians can not only care for our local people, but support and promote better health outcomes for the whole community through advocacy, leadership, education, mentorship, community service and collaboration. Cultural fellowship is also important to our growth as physicians and we plan to continue to offer huakaʻi throughout our pae ʻāina o Hawaiʻi.
In 1975, five UH graduates joined eleven other Hawaiian physicians in practice. Today, there are more than 300 kauka. We now have a critical mass who—collectively with our Ali‘i Trusts and their medical centers, the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, State Department of Health and its hospitals, and health insurers—can effect change.
It is a privilege to be a physician. Our kuleana is not only as doctors of medicine and healers, but as Kānaka. Our opportunity is now. Please join us in this mission.
We will be meeting on our islands to welcome new and returning members and to discuss our kuleana to our communities. Please join us!
E ola mau ka lāhui Hawaiʻi,
Marcus Kāwika Iwane, MD Noa Emmett Aluli, MD
John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2010 John A. Burns School of Medicine, 1975
Chair, Membership Committee Kauka Kupuna & Vice-President
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing” An Emme Tomimbang special featuring several kauka
“Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
A Television Special Produced by Emme Tomimbang
in Partnership with Hawaii News Now
Honolulu, Hawaii – July 29, 2015 – In the special, “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing,” veteran Hawaii producer Emme Tomimbang tells the story of not only inspirational Kahanamoku scholars from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, but also Nadine Kahanamoku, the widow of legendary surfer and Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku. The hour long program will be broadcast exclusively on Hawaii News Now.
Upon her death in 1997, Nadine Kahanamoku donated their entire estate to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to be used for scholarships awarded to medical students of Hawaiian ancestry. Since then, there have been over 80 Kahanamoku Scholars, each with his or her own story; each, in his or her own way, perpetuating the Kahanamoku legacy of healing.
“Through the couple’s single act of kindness, there is a single pebble in the pond, causing a ripple effect that changes the communities and the thousands of lives touched by this legacy of healing,” said Emme Tomimbang, president of EMME Inc. “It is a legacy of healing, a legacy of opportunity for medical scholars of Hawaiian ancestry and the communities they come to serve,” said Tomimbang. In this special we will see what few know and that is Nadine Kahanamoku’s extraordinary act of philanthropy and her special relationship with her husband Duke, who is regarded as Hawaii’s favorite son.
“We’re once again extraordinarily proud to be honoring the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku and his countless contributions to Hawaii by broadcasting this remarkable special production,” said Rick Blangiardi, General Manager of Hawaii News Now.
Emme Tomimbang and her team traveled statewide to visit with island physicians in their communities on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Dr. Haku Kahoano, also a Kahanamoku Scholar, will serve as co-host with Emme.
As the John A. Burns School of Medicine celebrates its 50th Anniversary in July and Duke Kahanamoku celebrates the 125th anniversary of his birth on August 24th, Hawaii News Now and EMME Inc. commemorate these milestone moments with an evening paying tribute to the Kahanamoku legacy with a double header on KGMB.
This project is PRESENTED BY BANK OF HAWAII
CO SPONSORED BY: Hawaii Pacific Health, Kaiser Permanente, and The Queen’s Medical Center with support from the Estate of the late Wayne M. Corn.
MONDAY, AUG. 24th
8-9pm “Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii’s Soul” (premiered in 2005) 9-10pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
REBROADCAST: SATURDAY, AUG. 29th
6-7pm “Kahanamoku: A Legacy of Healing”
NEEDED – Medic for the MEGA Expedition
MEDIC required for month-long sail:
Role: primarily function as a medic on an emergency support vessel to the Mega Expedition fleet
Basic criteria:
– Stabilising trauma and keeping patients stable to get in reach of emergency air rescue.
– Advising crew on other vessels via VHF radio to diagnose problems and treating minor injuries
– Prepare the medical box on board.
– Sailing experience a plus.
– Preferably based in Hawaii (otherwise West Coast)
Dates: 29th of July through the 29th of August.
Departs: 1 August, Kewalo Harbor, Honolulu.
Yacht name: Swiftsure (68′ Nelson Marek)
Paid: $2,500 for the period.
Contact: megaexpedition@theoceancleanup.com or http://www.theoceancleanup.com/
Kīhei Ceremony conveys kuleana of Hawaiian physicians
Kīhei Ceremony
Celebrate with the graduates
Kaimana Chow
Christy Ann Gilman
Steven Gonsalves
Sally Markee
Austin Nakatsuka
Anne Richardson Wright
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Ka Piko JABSOM, 651 Ilalo St, Kaka‘ako, Near the mala behind research building
Each kauka ‘ōpio, young kanaka doctor, makes a kīhei that tells the story of his or her own journey to medicine. As it is with the physician’s white coat, the kīhei symbolizes great responsibility as a Kanaka physician. Kauka then step up as mentors, one-by-one presenting each student with the storied kīhei and imparting words of wisdom on the importance of kuleana (responsibility), pono (doing right) and lōkahi (teamwork).
Reception to follow.
E komo mai!
RSVP by 5/12/2015 to Kim Yamauchi kimy@hawaii.edu or huikauka@gmail.com
Kamehameha Schools is seeking director of student health services
Kauka Are Mauna Kea
In 2004, the ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka, Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians, made a huaka‘i to Mauna Kea to educate ourselves on what is important to our culture, to us as Hawaiians.
As Kānaka Maoli and medical scientists, we support the protection of Mauna Kea. We support the protection of all Sacred Places.
We understand that wahi pana are essential to the health of our people.
WE ARE MAUNA KEA
Aloha ‘Āina * Ola Mau
Kauka Kupuna Luncheon & Membership Meeting
Beloved Kekuni turns 90
Dr. Richard Kekuni Blaisdell is having a birthday and it’s time to celebrate.
Kekuni has honored many of the early physicians over the years. This year, we honor those who graduated prior to 1982.
- SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
More information. Members RSVP to huikauka@gmail.com by March 11th.
Aloha
In 1975, five Hawaiians graduated in the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine’s first graduating class. They joined seven other Hawaiian physicians known to be in practice. Today, we are aware of more than 300 Native Hawaiian physicians worldwide. Although our numbers are growing, there is still a lot of work to do to reverse the alarming health trends of the indigenous people in Hawai‘i.
‘Ahahui o nā Kauka believes that physician leadership has a unique role in the shared mission to raise the health status of our people. ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka provides physicians a forum for fellowship and involvement in initiatives and projects that serve to improve the health of Native Hawaiians.
Hui pū, join us, in finding that space where Hawaiian physicians can champion superior health care for Native Hawaiians through leadership and advocacy, education, community service and collaboration, and the support of one another.