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As health care in Hawaii gets more and more expensive, complex and unpredictable,
HMSA continues to work hard for our members. Our mission has always been to provide
quality, affordable health plans for the people of Hawaii. That mission has guided
us since 1938 and is more relevant than ever in today’s challenging economy.
We are the company you can count on for your health, your family, your future.
On the national stage and here at home, health care continues to be intensely debated.
Issues include costs and financing, health plan benefits and coverage, convenient
and reliable access to care, and the quality of the care we receive. Any changes
to health care must be sustainable and not just short-term solutions. While we all
may not agree on the details, we think we can all agree that our current health
care system leaves room for improvement. Each of our lives is affected by health
care, so we each have a stake in our health care system.
In Hawaii, we have an opportunity to create a sustainable health care system that
balances our community’s many needs with limited resources. At HMSA, we understand
the importance of working with lawmakers, employers, and health care providers to
find real solutions on behalf of our members and our community. We are resolute
to help lead the discussion and are eager to contribute our experience, knowledge
and resources.
Our commitment to our members and the people of Hawaii remains steadfast. We embrace
the opportunity to provide leadership in health care, and we look forward to working
with each of you to succeed.
Robert P. Hiam
President and Chief Executive Officer
Carla J. Nip-Sakamoto, M.D.
Chair of the Board