Join HMA
HMA is your voice and your organization. It is the only statewide association representing all of Hawaii's physicians regardless of specialty or type of practice. In 1856, HMA was chartered by King Kamehameha IV so the public would recognize those medical practitioners who were properly trained to provide their care. While much has changed since then, today HMA continues in this proud tradition.
Leading the Way for Medical Liability Reform
HMA is the largest organization to represent the interests of physicians, regardless of specialty, before the state legislature and state government concerning laws and regulations that directly impact your practice.
HMA is at the forefront of advocating medical liability reform for Hawaii in order to help alleviate the patient access to care crisis in Hawaii, and is the lead organization of a Hawaii based pro-medical liability reform coalition.
Protecting Your Practice
For its members, the HMA Peer Review Program provides assistance to prevent and resolve patient complaints before they impact your medical license, practice and reputation.
Fostering Fellowship & Education
HMA provides a year-long series of forums focusing on legislative, economic, and social topics in medicine. Each year HMA organizes the Ola Pono Ike Medical Ball & Silent Auction, a gala event featuring the inauguration of HMA's new president and the award to the Physician of the Year.
In addition, HMA members enjoy other unique benefits:
- Support of hospital accreditation to make CME courses available throughout the state.
- Representation at the American Medical Association.
- A free subscription to the Hawaii Medical Journal (a discounted subscription for non-dues paying members) and the HMA E-Newsletter.
- Participation in the HMA Dental Plan with Hawaii Dental Service.
- Discounts with organizations such as: Aloha Petroleum, AMC HIPAA Security Consulting Services, Central Pacific Bank, First Data merchant services, John Hancock, Banc of America Practice Solutions, New England Financial, and Physicians Exchange paging services.
We would be glad to share more information with you concerning your particular interests. Please feel free to contact Paula Arcena, Executive Director at (808) 536-7702, ext. 110; toll-free (888) 536-2792.
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All applicants must join both the Hawaii Medical Association and respective County Medical Society.
A 50% discount is offered to:
- First time members
- Part-time physicians
- Physicians in their first year in practice
A 25% discount is offered to:
- Physicians in their second year in practice
- Government employed physicians
Retired physicians, residents, and medical students are FREE. Installment plans are available; simply contact Joanne Chinen-Moore, Accounting Manager, at (808) 536-7702 ext. 105 or toll-free (888) 536-2792.
2008 Dues:
|
County
|
Honolulu
|
Hawaii
|
West Hawaii |
Kauai |
Maui
|
| Status |
| Active Regular |
$953
|
$928
|
$848 |
$873 |
$1,028
|
|
Regular Part-Time*
|
$476.50
|
$464
|
$424 |
$436.50 |
$573 |
|
First Time Joining
|
$476.50
|
$464
|
$424 |
$436.50 |
$573 |
|
First Year in Practice*
|
$476.50
|
$464
|
$424 |
$436.50 |
$573 |
|
2nd Year in Practice
|
$714.75
|
$696
|
$636
|
$594 |
$797.50 |
|
Government
|
$714.75
|
$696
|
$636 |
$594 |
$797.50 |
|
Retired
|
no charge
|
no charge
|
no charge |
no charge |
no charge |
|
Residents
|
no charge
|
no charge
|
no charge |
no charge |
no charge |
|
Students
|
no charge
|
no charge
|
no charge |
no charge |
no charge |
If you are a first-time member joining after June 2008, half-year dues are available; simply deduct 50% from the first time joining rates. Half-year dues do not apply to renewing members.
HMA and County Medical Society dues for Residents, Medical Students, and Retired members are completely waived. A subscription to the Hawaii Medical Journal is not included for these membership categories; please pay a discounted rate of $20/year to receive the Journal.
* Part-time: less than 20 hours/week
* First year in practice: within 18 months following residency training
Questions? Call HMA at (808) 536-7702 ext. 105
Printable Membership Application
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