HMSA

The Conversation sat down with Queen's CEO Jason Chang to better understand the dynamics of the proposed HMSA-HPH partnership — and why he’s resisting it.

Gov. Josh Green spoke to HPR's DW Gibson about immigration, health care and affordability ahead of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature's opening day next Wednesday.

The joint briefing Tuesday included the state’s other health insurance and health care providers. Many raised concerns about how the partnership would impact competitive markets, access to care, and client balances at health systems.

Two major players in medical care and insurance in Hawaiʻi are joining forces. The state's largest insurance provider, Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association, and major health care system Hawaiʻi Pacific Health announced plans to formalize their partnership.

When Hilo attorney Ted Hong filed a complaint against the Hawaii Medical Service Association years ago, he likened it to David and Goliath — HMSA is the largest health insurer in the state. HPR talked to Hong about a recent ruling.

A Hawaiʻi circuit court judge issued a ruling this month that many in the health care industry are watching closely. The ruling was against Hawaiʻi’s largest health insurance company, HMSA.

The state’s largest health insurer will build five new outdoor fitness courts across the islands. The project is a collaboration between HMSA and the National Fitness Campaign.

Kaiser Permanente’s mental health care workers have now been on strike for 15 weeks. Kaiser members who need mental health care may be able to switch to a plan under the Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association.

Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu is opening the state’s first dialysis center for patients who live with end-stage renal disease. Hawaiʻi Kidney Care at Kuakini is partnering with Satellite Healthcare, The Queen’s Health System and HMSA.

HMSA President Mark Mugiishi talked to The Conversation about the changing face of health care coming out of this pandemic.