The HMSA Foundation was established in 1986 by the Hawaii Medical Service Association to stimulate research of issues that confront Hawaii’s health care industry. The Foundation is dedicated to improving health in Hawaii through grantmaking, strategic initiatives, publications, and community-wide programs.
In response to tough economic times and the ever-growing need for education, research, information and financial support to help people understand and adapt to the rapidly changing health care market, the HMSA Foundation became a private foundation and established a grantmaking program in 1997. The HMSA Foundation provides a vehicle by which HMSA can invest resources in a cost-effective manner to enhance the overall health and quality of life for the communities we serve. |