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Conversations at HMA - Exploring the Possible HPH-HMSA Affiliation and Its Impact

Conversations at HMA - Exploring the Possible HPH-HMSA Affiliation and Its Impact

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On December 18, 2025, a special edition of Conversations at HMA brought together representatives from Hawai'i's three largest healthcare providers: Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH), The Queen's Health Systems, and Kaiser Permanente Hawaii. These three thought leaders shared their assessment on Hawai'i's healthcare environment, how all providers affect its landscape, and their visions towards making healthcare accessible, equitable, and sustainable for Hawai'i's people.

They also discussed the potential affiliation between HPH and HMSA, and how this may impact our healthcare environment.

The panelists are:

Raymond Vara, Jr.
President & CEO, Hawaii Pacific Health

Jason Chang
President & CEO, the Queen's Health Systems

Edmund Chan
President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals in Hawaii

Nadine Tenn Salle, MD
President, Hawaii Medical Association
Moderator

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