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Our Structure

MEMBERSHIP
HAPI's Physicians' Indemnity Plan is a membership-run organization. The membership elects the Board of Trustees, who are responsible for administering the plan, in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statute 435E and the Physicians' Indemnity Plan Agreement.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Nine elected Trustees are in charge of administering the Plan. Each elected Trustee serves a term of two years. The Chairman of the Board is Daven Chun MD.

PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE
A seven member Peer Review Committee is appointed by the Board of Trustees. This committee is in charge of evaluating new physician applicants and covered members. The committee is comprised of physician members representing various specialties. Because of the cooperative structure, the physician members are responsible for the professional liability claims made against the other members of HAPI. Therefore, PIP has a strict screening process for all applicants, and also conducts ongoing peer review of its members. The application process is designed to identify physicians with good claims records, that practice the highest quality of medicine and who HAPI believes will be the least likely to encounter lawsuits. If, after becoming a member, a physician develops a pattern of practice that the organization believes adds unusual risk, the member will be counseled by the Peer Review Committee. If the member cannot, or will not, correct any deficiencies noted by the Peer Review Committee, then the Board of Trustees has the right to terminate the physician's membership in the Plan.

RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
A five member committee is in charge of avoiding, preventing, and reducing medical claim losses.


CLAIMS REVIEW COMMITTEE
A seven member Claims Review committee is appointed by the Board of Trustees. This Committee is in charge of developing and implementing programs for the prevention of claims and for evaluating and making recommendations concerning the disposition of medical malpractice claims made against members of The Plan. Members of the Committee must be members of HAPI's Physicians' Indemnity Plan. Also, any claim made against a member will not be settled without the member's consent. The organization's professional staff, its third party claims administrator, its legal counsel and the Claims Review Committee review all claims made against a member. The physicians on the Claims Review Committee then make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, as to whether a case should be settled, tried or resolved by some other means.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
A four member Investment committee is appointed by the Board of Trustees. This Committee is in charge of the financial aspects of The Plan, including the appropriate investment of funds necessary to pay operating expenses and claims costs.

MARKETING COMMITTEE
A five member committee is in charge of developing strategies for the viability of the membership.

STAFF
Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, employees are responsible for supporting the membership goals and objectives. Koa Robinson is the Executive Vice President, Anne Rivers is the Administrative Assistant and Jackie Keliikoa is the Claims Representative.

The Team

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Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Daven K. Chun, M.D. 

Statement from HAPI’s Chairman

Aloha, 
 
Established over 43 years ago, HAPI is an indemnity plan that was formed to provide malpractice coverage for Hawaii physicians when many mainland malpractice companies suddenly abandoned the Hawaii market place. 
 
Fast forward to the present, HAPI is not the largest firm, nor is it glitzy nor glamorous. However, by focusing exclusively on Hawaii doctors of the highest standard, HAPI excels. Indeed, HAPI’s track record is unparalleled: since 2008, the premiums have either remained the same or actually decreased. 
 
We understand Hawaii physicians because we live here, we work here, we struggle here. Whether on the Committees or on the Board, all of us are actively practicing physicians; we understand the challenges facing each and every local doctor (And of course our entire HAPI staff are local as well.). 
 
HAPI, though, is so much more than just your malpractice carrier. Through our association with CAP/MPT, every HAPI member is able to enjoy many additional benefits such as the following: 
 
•$10,000 term life insurance
•$2,000/month for 24 months disability insurance
•$50,000 CyberRisk Insurance
•$25,000 MedGuard coverage
•Critical Illness Insurance
•Accident Insurance
•Risk Management Services
•Practice Management Services (eg. group purchasing discounts)
 
For details, read more here. (hyperlink https://www.capphysicians.com/HAPI)
 
There is no question that the practice of medicine has indeed become so much more complicated and challenging. But amidst this chaos, with over 43 years as the only local malpractice carrier, you will find stability and security with your choice in HAPI.
 
Join our team! Please download and complete your application.(hyperlink https://www.capphysicians.com/sites/default/files/HAPI-MembershipApplication.pdf)
 
Finally, your voice is our voice. As a member, please become a part of HAPI by joining our committees. Please contact Koa Robinson or myself through the HAPI office. (hyperlink https://www.hapihawaii.com/contact-us.html)
 
Mahalo for your time and we hope to see you soon!
 
Daven K. Chun, M.D.
Chairman, HAPI

Board of Trustees

DAVEN CHUN, M.D. (Chairman)

GEORGE LISEHORA, M.D.

​JOHN MCDONNELL, M.D.

HAYATO MORI, M.D.(Vice-Chairman)

ROBB OHTANI, M.D.

CALVIN OISHI, M.D.(Secretary)

ERIC OSHIRO, M.D.

KIMBERLY PERKINS, M.D.
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MYRON SHIRASU, M.D. (Treasurer)

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