Clinic Newsle!erJanuary 31, 2013

Central Utah Clinic Welcomes Chris Smith, Chief Information Officer

Clinic Spotlight: Hematology & Oncology Physician Joseph Te, MD

Central Utah Clinic is proud to have Chris Smith as the Clinic’s new Chief Information Officer.

Chris has over 20 years of experience helping healthcare organizations successfully maneuver through complex business and technical initiatives including strategic IT planning; clinical, ancillary, financial and ambulatory system selections and implementations; and health system operations improvement.

He is known for building, developing and leading highly effective teams while providing a stable calming influence in a sea of turmoil.

Originally from San Diego, Chris received his Bachelor’s Degree in History and Master’s in Public Administration, both from Brigham Young University.

Help the Clinic Improve Literacy in UtahThe Wellness Wire:

The “Well” Side of Things by Cameron Valentine, Health Educator

He has worked all over the country, spending most of his career in Nevada as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Saint Mary’s Health Network, and in Colorado as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Vail Valley Medical Center.

Chris and his wife are happy to be back in Provo, where they have two of their four children attending Brigham Young University. In his spare time, Chris loves to scuba dive in the Caribbean with his family.

We welcome Chris to the Clinic and are excited for all that he will bring.

To contact Chris Smith, call ext. 8036.

Chris Smith, Chief Information Officer

With your New Year’s resolutions now made; what a great opportu-nity you have to use the Clinic’s Wellness program to help you reach your goals.

This year’s Wellness program has several activities coming up to help you reach your wellness goals, including Zumba and Yoga classes for CUC employees. Gather up your co-workers and lets Zumba!

Zumba class will be every Wednesday at 5:30 in our wellness institute. Come in comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. A program calendar will be available soon with future times and dates.

We are also doing initial health risk assessments this month. Make an appointment now to maximize the wellness program for the year.

Want to get involved? We have several positions open in the wellness committee. Our meet-ings are held on the second Tues-day of each month (only one meeting a month).

For more information on the wellness program or wellness committee, contact Cameron Valentine for more information at ext. 8023

Children who don’t read at their age-level are four times more likely to drop out of school than those who do. For children in poverty, they are six times more likely. Central Utah Clinic recently donated $10,000 to the United Way Everyday Learners Program as the start of a year-long project to help children read better. But this donation is just the start, everyone at the Clinic can help make this an monumental improvement for the communities.

The Clinic will host a book drive to support our local communities, from Ogden to St. George. The books will go right back into the local schools and homes of children in desperate need of education. We are trying to raise 10,000 books to match the $10,000 monetary contribution. This goal requires the aid of every employee and patient at the Clinic to make it happen.

As you start your spring-cleaning, make sure to save all your books to donate, so we can help improve literacy throughout the state together. Stay tuned for more information inour next newsletter.

EveryDay Learners Bookshelves are coming to our Family Medicine

waiting rooms. Keep on the look out.

December Follow My Health Enrollment

by Matt Chamberlain, Primary Care Administrator

Congratulations to Nephrology and Payson ENT for your hard work.Rank by

Percent EnrolledRank by

Percent Growth1.Nephrology 29.7%2.GI 29.0%3.Neurology 25.9%4.Rheumatology 21.8%5.Orem Family 17.2%6.AF ID 13.9%7.Orem IM 13.7%8.Payson IM 12.7%9.Provo Family 12.3%10.Provo IM 11.9%11.AF IM 11.5%12.Payson ENT 11.3%13.AF ENT 10.1%14.Provo Uro. 9.4%15.Womens C. 9.2%

1.Payson ENT 149%2.Mt. Plest FM 89%3.Sports Med. 78%4.Ophthalmology 69%5.Rheumatology 52% 6.Payson Uro 38%7.Provo Ortho 37%8.Dermatology 36%9.Lehi Derm 36%10.AF ENT 32%11.AF ID 29%12.Orem IM 24%13.AF IM 23%14.Provo IM 21%15.Neurology 21%

Clinic Spotlight: Hematology & Oncology Physician Joseph Te, MD

Central Utah Pharmacy Begins Inter-Office Delivery

by Chris Roller, Pharmacy Director

Joseph Te, MD joined Central Utah Clinic this past fall, along with K. Didion, ARNP-BC. Dr. Te has been practicing in the St. George area for the past 14 years, spen-ding the last nine running his own practice

He served a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Coney Island Hospital and Maimonides Hospital.

Dr. Te completed his residency in Internal Medicine at New York University and Manhattan Veterans Affair Medical Center, after attending Far Eastern University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation in Manila, Philippines. He received his undergraduate degree in Medical Technol-ogy.

Dr. Te is a member of many organizations including the American Academy of

Clinical Oncology and the Philippine Medi-cal Association.

He consistently takes part in clinical trials and pharmacy assistance programs. Dr. Te takes an active role in his patients’ health by providing excellent care along with patient support groups and educa-tional courses.

Besides spending time with his wife, three sons and daughter, Dr. Te enjoys sport shooting, boxing, basketball, and cock fighting. He is a movie buffand a great conversationalist.

Dr. Te can be reached at 435.628.9298

Joseph Te, MD

Starting February 15th, Central Utah Pharmacy now offers prescriptions to be delivered to Central Utah Clinic employees through the convenience of inter-office mail.

Now you can stay focused at work without having to rush to the pharmacy on your way home. Our Pharmacy staff will deliver your prescription right to your office the same day you place the order. Convenience doesn’t get any better.

If you prefer to come into the pharmacy, they are now serving free popcorn while you wait.

To get a prescription filled, contact the Pharmacy at 801.418.0800

Payson ENT

American Fork Nephrology

Provo Nephrology

Release of Information Team by Lauren Stiles, Medical Records Manager

Please direct any and all Release of Information questions through the Medical Records Depart-ment.

Our R.O.I. team is made available to meet all the release of information needs of our patients.

We have been seeing an increased amount confusion in many patients, and we want to make sure we are providing the best service that we can.

The Release of Information team can be reached at 801-429-8062, or in the Pharmacy building of the Provo campus.

Rx

Southern Utah Clinic Hematology & Oncology2019 East Riverside Drive, Suite A200

St. George, UT 84790

New Employees

New Mileage Rate for 2013by Janalyn Olsen, Accounts Payable Accountant

The IRS issued the new 2013 standard mileage rate for the use of a car to .565 per mile driven.

"Mileage incurred that is ordinary and necessary to the Clinic's business and should be approved prior by a supervisor" Reimbursements that include dates for 2012 that are not more than 120 days; will continue to be .555 per mile. Please keep this in mind when you prepare your reimbursement requests.

If you have questions, please call Janalyn in AP at ext. 8181.

Starting February 15th, Central Utah Pharmacy now offers prescriptions to be delivered to Central Utah Clinic employees through the convenience of inter-office mail.

Now you can stay focused at work without having to rush to the pharmacy on your way home. Our Pharmacy staff will deliver your prescription right to your office the same day you place the order. Convenience doesn’t get any better.

If you prefer to come into the pharmacy, they are now serving free popcorn while you wait.

To get a prescription filled, contact the Pharmacy at 801.418.0800

Please direct any and all Release of Information questions through the Medical Records Depart-ment.

Our R.O.I. team is made available to meet all the release of information needs of our patients.

We have been seeing an increased amount confusion in many patients, and we want to make sure we are providing the best service that we can.

The Release of Information team can be reached at 801-429-8062, or in the Pharmacy building of the Provo campus.

New Employees

If you have an item for the newsletter, please email the information to Bri Hintze -bhintze@centralutahclinic.comor call ext. 8016

Allison MuellerMarketing Intern

MarketingProvo

Amy CourtoisMedical AssistantFamily Medicine

Orem

Andrea WrideReceptionist

OtolaryngologyAmerican Fork

Angie KatoaCredentialing Coordinator

Payer Relations

Anthony JonesRepresentative

Call CenterProvo

Ashley BakerRepresentative

Call CenterProvo

William Barager, DOPhysician

NephrologistProvo

Britiny ParkReceptionist

ImagingProvo

Chaley JacksonPhlebotomist

LaboratoryProvo

Chris SmithChief Information

O!cerAdministration

Cortney ChristiansenMedical AssistantFamily Medicine

Orem

Gina BarnesReceptionistOrthopedics

American Fork

Kandyce SudweeksRepresentative

Call CenterProvo

Heather Clu"Medical AssistantInternal Medicine

Payson

Je" WilliamsInventory Manager

Family MedicinePayson

Jerry Graves, NPNurse PractitionerFamily Medicine

Orem

Jodi HarmanMedical AssistantFamily Medicine

Payson

Kaili KatoaReceptionist

GastroenterologyProvo

Cortney ChristiansenMedical AssistantFamily Medicine

Orem

Keishla ChristenMedical AssistantInternal Medicine

Provo

Lindsey EricksenRepresentative

Call CenterProvo

Lori MichalekReceptionist

GastroenterologyProvo

Maureen DavisClerk / Receptionist

Business O!ceProvo

Megan RinggerRepresentative

Call CenterProvo

Melissa TurnerRepresentative

Call CenterProvo

Pam TaylorGreeter

Human ResourcesAmerican Fork

Raylynn PearsonMedical AssistantFamily Medicine

Provo

Ruth GutierrezReceptionist

Family MedicineProvo

Shelbi HafenRepresentative

Call CenterProvo

Stacey PackTech Assistant

ImagingProvo