MedLines - April 19, 2024

Providers who e-prescribe controlled substances must enroll in Imprivata ID 
Corewell Health West: Enrollment deadline is April 29
Corewell Health East: Enrollment deadline is May 3
Important reminder: East providers must recover their password prior to enrolling. 

Expect changes to Tableau dashboards after One Epic implementation 
The One Epic Ecosystem will impact all Tableau dashboards that rely on clinical data from the legacy Epic instances. Learn about accessing Tableau Dashboards on Corewell Health intranet, The Well.  

Displaying credentials on badges
Corewell Health South and Corewell Health West physicians who wish to have their “Dr.” designation added to their badge can visit the nearest security office to receive a replacement, free of charge.

More news:

• Imaging CD requests move to Vital Chart starting April 22: CHS and CHW
• Escalate priority exams to Advanced Radiology Services: CHS and CHW
• Shringrix (Herpes Zoster) CDC vaccine recommendations
• Find a Corewell Health Spring DEA Drug Take Back date near you
• Michigan Attorney General issues a scam artist warning to license holders

Corewell Health East team members recover your network password now
Recover your network password by using the password self-service portal. Anyone who does not have a synchronized network password will be unable to log in to the network.

New process: Outpatient imaging orders improve patient experience and safety
Effective April 15, the Corewell Health Access Center must receive a valid order prior to scheduling outpatient imaging procedures. This new process applies to all outpatient imaging orders for practices that are unable to send orders through Epic.

Change to Clinical Service Desk hours 
Effective April 1 to May 3, the Clinical Service Desk Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Save the Date: Corewell Health East Physician Appreciation Golf Outing, Aug. 5
All physicians, residents and fellows affiliated with Corewell Health East hospitals are invited to attend. Advanced registration for the Aug. 5 event is required to participate in golf, activities, lunch or dinner.

One Epic Ecosystem for the South region 
Go-live is April 21. Please review the overview and actions to take, and visit the OEE Orchard on the The Well.

2024 Lakeland Care Network Annual Board Meeting 
May 7, 6 - 7 p.m.
Learn more about value-based contracting. Join via Zoom.

Required: Corewell Health South General Medical Staff Meeting
May 15, networking and appetizers, 5:15 p.m., meeting begins, 6 p.m.
Frederick S. Upton Education Center, 1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph
Medical Staff members are required to attend in person and will receive CME credit. There will not be a virtual attendance option. RSVP by Sunday, May 5.

Distinguished Physician Society nominations due April 30 
Nominate a Corewell Health West physician who has exemplified leadership, community advocacy, compassion and progress in the field of medicine. Place a nomination on The Well.

Brian R. Lane Clinical Scholars Program deadline is May 10
Corewell Health Medical Group physicians, APPs and investigators are invited to apply to the Lane Clinical Scholars Program on The Well to pursue high-level clinical research in cancer studies.

Provider Advisory Subcommittee recognition
Congratulations to the following team members recognized by PASC:
Stephanie Cunningham                  
Leslie Kearfott
Dr. Allison Close                              
Dr. Steven Rivard
Dr. Anthony Foster                         
Dr. Matt Rausch

Laboratory News

• Measles ordering and collecting specimens
• Aldosterone testing cancellations and delays
• Hepatitis A IgG antibody discontinued

Celebrating our shared humanity
In March, we celebrated our doctors with feature stories to highlight their passions in and outside of work. Visit the Doctors' Day page on The Well or Physician Spotlights and Features to read about your colleagues across the state.

A new FDA-approved device may help reduce high blood pressure in patients
Recently approved by the FDA, Medtronic Symplicity Spyral™ Renal Denervation system is a minimally invasive device for patients with uncontrolled hypertension and comorbidities. 

Practical and Progressive Updates in Primary Care Medicine
April 1 to May 31
Earn CME credits at your own pace through virtual, on-demand lectures on a host of family and internal medicine topics. Register by May 15.

Patient Experience Week Speakers
April 29 to May 3
Earn CME credits and hear from speakers from across the country who inspire exceptional patient experience. Visit PX Week 2024 for details on The Well. 

William Davidson Medical Education Week
May 13-17
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Earn CME credits by learning about innovative research and advancements in medical education at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Register here.

More CME:    CHE    CHS      CHW 

Just launched: Together, we can all BeWell
A new BeWell virtual center of excellence houses well-being programs, resources, tools and information available to all Corewell Health team members and Medical Group providers.

In case you missed it: Doctors’ Day Story Slam video recording
In honor of Doctors’ Day, hear stories from across the system on the impact of medicine on the personal lives of our physicians and clinicians. Visit The Well.