If systems are not ready for both provider to go online and administrators to manage providers, what provisions are in place for extension beyond January 1, 2011?
Systems have been operational since November 3, 2010 for providers and OHP Administrators to enter and manage provider data. The communication plan, at this late date, remains unclear. We were informed that OHP will send email blasts at appropriate times with suggestions for how to reach providers. OHP has emailed all OHP users and posted messages on the website multiple times over the last few months. OHP shared a message with all contracted hospitals, health plans, WSMA and WSHA who have also been spreading the word to the provider community. WAMSS has also been provided the information to share with their members and OHP has attended three WAMSS events around the state in person to make sure the association is getting information and has plenty of opportunity to ask questions. OHP has attended MGMA, WSMA, Pharmacist and Physician Executive conferences where demonstrations and information was shared.
