HI SB2031

Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish certification requirements for case managers.

Received support with amendments from The Queen's Medical Center and the National Association of Social Workers, Hawaii Chapter.

Received opposition from the Department of Public Safety and Catholic Charities Hawaii due to vagueness and unclear intent of original measure.

Amended to replace original language with provisions establishing a temporary health care case management task force to research quality of care and ensure consistent standards of practice.

Referred to Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection for further consideration.