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New bills would boost Medicare payments for Hawaiʻi and Alaska hospitals
US Reps. Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and Nick Begich of Alaska recently introduced two bills to help with Medicare underpayments to rural hospitals in Hawaiʻi and Alaska. Named the Save our Lone Emergency Services Act and the Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act, these measures would ensure that Medicare payments better reflect the significantly […]
Maui Health workers avoid strike, approve new contract with 21% pay raises and safe staffing plans
The agreement was hammered out in December following a three-day strike. The union wields significant power with 930 members — more than half of the 1,650 employees at Maui Health’s three hospitals.
Union workers at Maui Health hospitals plan to strike in 10 days if contract talks still tied up
Maui Health said it has contingency plans in place for a strike and that all facilities will remain open, as talks continue over the three remaining major issues: wages, benefits and staffing.
Kim Gennaula To Lead Aloha United Way
The Aloha United Way has announced that former news anchor and recent Kapiolani Health Foundation Philanthropy Director Kim Gennaula will replace Susan Au Doyle as President and Chief Professional Officer of Aloha United Way starting June 13, 2011.
New HHSC, HMSA Hospital Contract Based on Quality, Efficient Care
The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) and the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) today announced a new hospital contract that transforms health care delivery by making fundamental changes to the way the hospitals are compensated.
