Queen's Health Systems

HMSA and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health have filed with the U.S. Department of Justice to integrate and create a new parent organization. The determination could be made soon but it will likely take much longer.

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.

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.

Queen's announced plans last year to build a new 80-bed hospital in Kona. Now, the state is kicking in $50 million to partner with Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation to build an outpatient center to complement the new facility.

Queen’s announced this week that it finished purchasing Wahiawa General Hospital, which will be renamed Queen’s Medical Center — Wahiawa.

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Hawaiʻi’s largest private health care group has changed its masking requirements. Beginning Monday, the Queen’s Health System made masks optional for patients, staff and visitors.

The state House deferred a bill that would establish a health data exchange framework after widespread opposition from health care providers.

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