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F or more than 15 years, UnitedHealthcare in Hawaiʻi has worked hard to offer value-based, sustainable and person-cen- tered solutions that meet our members’ health care needs. We currently provide health care coverage to more than 100,000 people in Hawaiʻi, and partner with more than 6,500 health care providers, including hospitals, long- term care facilities, commu- nity clinics, home care pro- viders and caregivers across
has focused on managing medical costs in the doctor’s office, the emergency room and the hospital room, but 80% of an individual’s health is determined by what hap- pens outside of a doctor’s of- fice. Health is more than just a set of clinical metrics, and UnitedHealthcare is working to redefine access to care by addressing the underlying causes that create the need for medical care for our most vulnerable populations in the first place — issues like food insecurity, homelessness, unemployment and lack of transportation.
holistically. Our goal is to improve access to, and deliv- ery of, community resources that are the gateway to overall well-being and ultimately im- pact health outcomes.
DAVE HEYWOOD, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Helping People Live Healthier Lives
UnitedHealthcare gives away bikes at the ESPN 1420 Sports Festival, presented by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan in Hawai‘i.
PHOTOS COURTESY UNITEDHEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN
personal protection equip- ment, such as facemasks and gloves, to health care provid- ers, community organizations and our members.
all the islands.
Historically, health care
For more information about UnitedHealthcare in Hawaiʻi, visit unitedhealth- care.com, call 888-980-8728 (toll-free), TTY 711 or email communityplanhi@uhc.com.
To support our members and communities during the pandemic, UnitedHealthcare has been expanding access to care and providing sup- port and resources to help our communities combat the coronavirus. We have waived member cost-sharing for coronavirus treatment on all health plans until at least April 20, 2021. We have and will continue to provide
Our UnitedHealthcare mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We look forward to continuing to serve our mem- bers in innovative ways with compassion and integrity.
Over 7,000 tiny miracles since 1985.
If you’ve been unable to conceive for more than six months, we can help. We’re Hawaii’s first IVF program, with over 7,000 babies delivered. Our program strives to achieve healthy pregnancies while providing the highest quality of care and is covered by most major insurance plans. For more information, contact our office or attend one of our free seminars.
Free Zoom Seminar presented by Celia E. Dominguez, M.D. Saturday, April 10th, 11am to noon Call 946-2226 to register.
PACIFIC IN VITRO Fertilization Institute
Where life begins.
Thomas S. Kosasa, M.D. Celia E. Dominguez, M.D. Thomas Huang, Ph.D.
Kapi‘olani Medical Center, 1319 Punahou St., Ste. 980, Honolulu, HI 808-946-2226, Toll Free: 866-944-0440 www.pacificinvitro.com • e-mail: info@pacificinvitro.com
Social determinants of health are broadly defined as the social, economic and environmental opportunities and resources that can impact health outcomes, and we are developing capabilities to address social determinants