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Conversations at HMA, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Primary Care on the Pulse: Policies Shaping Hawai'i's Primary Care in the 2026 Hawai'i State Legislature
Friday, 20 March, 2026

Conversations at HMA is pleased to welcome our HMA Public Policy Committee (PPC). They will lead a focused discussion on the specific bills active in the state legislature that cover:Access to Primary CareMitigating Federal Budget CutsCovering Underinsured PatientsThe Primary Care Workforce - Quality of Care, Loan Repayment, and the Preceptor Tax CreditAdvocacy is one of the primary functions of HMA, and the Public Policy Committee invests an enormous amount of hours combing through bills, preparing testimonies, contacting fellow physicians, and speaking with state leaders.Our panel for this Conversation:Elizabeth Ann Ignacio, MD - PPC ChairChristina Marzo, MD & Robert Carlisle, MD - PPC Vice Chairs