HCR 141 Summary

• Requests the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to develop an action plan addressing the projected shortfall of 600 physicians statewide, with particular focus on the 300+ physician shortage on neighbor islands versus Oahu's 12% shortage.

• Directs JABSOM to project a potential 1,600-physician shortfall by 2020 if current trends continue, based on demand models showing growing need across all Hawaiian regions through 2020.

• Requires JABSOM to collaborate with all Hawaii hospital systems on specific goals and activities, including examining capacity to expand class sizes and addressing sustainability of family practice residency training programs.

• Mandates inclusion of the action plan in JABSOM's updated physician workforce assessment report due to the Legislature at least 20 days before the 2015 regular session begins.

• Directs certified copies be sent to the Governor, Director of Health, University of Hawaii leadership, and all hospital CEOs operating in Hawaii.