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National Survey Gives Physicians a Voice
 
What is the state of primary care practice in America today? Can primary care physicians continue to provide patient care in the face of rising costs, reimbursement cuts and pervasive government regulations?

The Physicians’ Foundation for Health Systems Excellence (PFHSE), a not-for-profit group of medical societies and physician leaders, is seeking answers to these questions. Beginning in May 2008, PFHSE will send over 300,000 surveys to primary care physicians and selected medical specialists throughout the country.  

The survey asks physicians about the state of their practices and whether or not they can maintain patient care services in light of regulatory and financial burdens. Your participation is needed for maximum impact. If you receive a survey please compete and return it at your earliest convenience. For more information, go to www.physiciansfoundations.org.
 
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2008 HMA Elections

HMA Members: HMA elections for officers will take place this June, and nominations are currently being accepted through May 15.  Each nomination must be submitted with the name of the member who made the nomination, and the member who seconded the nomination. Nominators and nominees must be members in good standing.

Please send nominations, preferably in electronic form, to Karla Sasser, Government Affairs Assistant. For more details and to see the current slate, go to: 2008 HMA Elections.
You must be a registered user and HMA member to access this HMA Members Only page - click on register at the top of the home page if you do not have a member log-in.

To ensure your elibility for voting, be sure your membership dues are paid. You can visit HMA's online store or call HMA Accounting at (808) 536-7702 x105; toll-free (888) 536-2792 to pay over the phone. Ballots will be mailed by May 30 to all voting members (residents, active, and retired physician members in good standing).

 
 
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Save the Date! 2008 Annual Meeting & Ola Pono Ike
 
Be sure to mark your calendars for HMA's 2008 Annual Meeting & Ola Pono Ike:

House of Delegates
Friday, October 31, 10:00 am - Queen's Conference Center
Sunday, November 2, 12:00 pm – HMA Offices

Ola Pono Ike Medical Gala
Saturday, November 1, 5:30 pm – Hilton Hawaiian Village
 
For more information and to inquire about support opportunities contact April Troutman, (808) 536-7702 ext. 101. Support information also available here.

Mahalo to our 2008 Ola Pono Ike Sponsors:
The Queen's Medical Center
 
 
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New Health Plan Settlement Claim
 
Please submit your claims
If you are/were a physician who provided covered services to any individual enrolled in or covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans at any time between January 1, 1996 and March 12, 2008, you may be eligible for a claim from the Capital BlueCross Settlement. You should have already received a claim form and instructions in the mail. If you need a new claim form, click here.
 
Claims must be submitted no later than June 30, 2008 to:
 
Capital BlueCross
Settlement Administrator
PO Box 4390
Portland, OR 97208-4390
 
For more information go to www.hmosettlements.com or contact HMA, 536-7702, toll-free (888) 536-2792.
 
For a list of terms or to report violations on the HMSA/BCBS Settlement, go to BCBS Settlement Information or contact HMA, (808) 536-7702, toll-free (888) 536-2792.