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HAPA is the Hawaii state chapter of The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the national organization that represents physician assistants (PAs). Membership also includes physician assistant students and supporters of the profession.
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 00:00 |
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June, 2010
HAPA Elections will be held in July. Members should expect election ballots in late June. If you would like to volunteer and want to be nominated for a position please contact
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or call 808-432-8334.
Open positions will include president elect, secretary, treasurer and two director at large positions.
Assessing Hawaii's Health Care Work Force. What role do PAs play?
If you are a PA practicing in Hawaii Please complete our ONLINE SURVEY.
There will be a Physician Workforce Summit on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 and, ideally, we would like to get this information
to Dr. Kelley Withey, M.D., PhD by the summit date. The information will remain strictly confidential and will help us better understand the demographics of physician assistants in Hawaii. See the details in the related article below.
The 2010 Hawaii Legislative session ended and there were no bills passed affecting physician assistant practice. HAPA elected not pursue passage of SB 1610 due to the language of the bill. SB 2204 proposed that the Hawaii Medical Board establish a drug formulary advisory subcommittee for each non-physician health care practice whose licensed practitioners are granted prescriptive authority by law. This had the potential to impose significant restrictions on physician assistant practice and was opposed by HAPA. Fortunately, the bill was held in committee (read more)
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 June 2010 06:04 |
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Assessing Hawaii’s Health Care Workforce |
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Thursday, 03 June 2010 19:06 |
Dr Kelley Withy, MD, PhD, of the Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center has been involved in assessing Hawaii’s health care shortage for more than 5 years. Until now, physician assistants have not been specifically included in the health care demographics. Dr. Withy has identified that there are currently 195 licensed Hawaii PAs, 145 with Hawaii addresses, non-military. To better understand the role that PAs play in Hawaii’s health care system and the role that they may play in solving Hawaii’s health care shortage she has asked for our help and we are in turn asking for your help. Full participation will give valuable information about the vital function that PAs have in providing health care services in Hawaii. HAPA is asking for your help in filling out this information. Please complete our ONLINE SURVEY. It will take you less than 5 minutes to complete. The survey asks your place of practice, specialty, years in practice, contact information and number of hours/week. That’s all there is to it. All information will remain strictly confidential. If you would like to be listed in a directory of Hawaii PAs please indicate so in the appropriate box. Your help will be most appreciated. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 June 2010 05:28 |
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Next General Membership Meeting |
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 00:00 |
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The next General Membership meeting will take place July 28th, 2010
Location to be announced
Installation of officers will take place at this meeting.
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Last Updated on Monday, 24 May 2010 02:24 |
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Annual Aloha Medical Conference is October 4-8, 2010 |
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Thursday, 13 May 2010 00:00 |
This year's Annual Aloha Medical Conference will be October 4-8, 2010! For More information and to register online, please click here. You may also download the PDF registration form: Mail payment and registration to:PO Box 30355, Honolulu, HI 96820-0355
Note: Secure online registration is preferred. Payment is secure through PayPal.
You don't need a PayPal account to register.
You may also make online room reservations at the Sheraton Waikiki until September 3rd, 2010. Rooms go fast, make your reservations early. Online reservationsIf you have any questions, please contact
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or call 808-432-8334 (if you leave a message and phone number, please speak slowly). |
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Last Updated on Monday, 24 May 2010 14:24 |
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Please join or renew your membership and support HAPA.
We now have online membership registration and payment. HAPA dues are among the lowest in the country at $50/year. HAPA would greatly appreciate your support through membership in 2010.
Some ask why we should support a state organization. What is the function of the state organization? Two primary functions always come to the forefront. Does your state academy provide CME opportunities and do they have a job board which helps PAs to find jobs. HAPA provides both. HAPA will be providing two CME opportunities this year. As usual, we maintain and update our job listing page. HAPA MEMBERS GET DISCOUNTS ON CONFERENCE COSTS!
In addition, HAPA works directly with our state legislators and Medical Board to assure that PA concerns are addressed and that state law accurately reflects PA scope of practice. HAPA is there to represent PAs as important issues arise. HAPA needs your support through membership and welcomes volunteers to help provide ongoing services.
We would like to thank all of you who have already shown your support through membership! Mahalo.
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is our Membership Committee chairperson, please contact him with any questions. 808-778-6726. HAPA welcomes new members. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 24 May 2010 02:25 |
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