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	CMElectures.org A new series of continuing medical education lectures authored by leading healthcare educators is now available online. CMElectures.org provides subscribers unlimited access to 135+ lectures that are timely, evidence-based and cover a broad spectrum of medical and clinical topics. HMA members receive a 20% discount on subscription prices ($30 off the $150 fee). To access the CMElectures.org dedicated HMA webpage and the HMA discount, please log-on to the HMA Members-only page. View the free Lecture of the Month: Wound Care




	New Discount Rx Card A new statewide discount prescription assistance program, called Hawaii Rx Card, is now available. Administered by United Networks of America, the Hawaii Rx Card is free to all residents and provides savings of up to 75% on brand and generic medications (average savings roughly 30%). The card is accepted at many Hawaii pharmacies. Hawaii Rx Card helps uninsured residents afford their prescriptions, as well as insured residents with prescriptions not covered by their health plan or residents who have health insurance coverage with no prescription benefits. To obtain a free card visit www.hawaiirxcard.com.




	Ola Pono Ike 2010 Seats & sponsorships now available for the 2010 Ola Pono Ike Medical Gala, presented by HMA & Honolulu County Medical Society: Oct. 2, 5:30pm at the Sheraton Waikiki. Highlights include the inauguration of HMA's new president Dr. Morris Mitsunaga; guest speaker Dr. James Rohack, AMA Immediate Past President; and the Physician of the Year award. A portion of the proceeds will go to the HMA Auxiliary Endowment for the University of Hawaii School of Medicine. Mahalo to our 2010 Sponsors HMAA MIEC Hale Pawa‘a: A Professional Services Building HMSA Ohana Health Plan The Queen's Medical Center UHA




	Health Plan Settlements UnitedHealth Group UCR Settlement: A record-breaking settlement reached in the AMA legal victory against UnitedHealth Group makes more than $350 million available to help compensate physicians and their patients for 15 years of artificially low payments for out-of-network services. Settlement Guide & FAQs Press Release Blue Cross Blue Shield Compliance Disputes: Physicians (who did not opt out of the settlement) who believe that any settling Blues plan (including HMSA) has violated the tems may file Compliance Disputes. For details, go to HMA's BCBS Settlement Info or visit hmosettlements.com. HMA Members may report violations to HMA, who will report systemic issues on behalf of members: contact April Donahue, (808) 536-7702.