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HI SB3017
Bill
Status
3/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kalani English
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for fiscal year 2016-2017 to support medical resident positions in family medicine serving rural Oahu and neighbor island communities.
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Funds designated for increasing faculty and infrastructure of the existing Family Medicine Residency Program at the school.
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Supports development of new accredited family health centers in association with teaching hospitals.
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Addresses Hawaii's physician shortage, particularly for primary care specialties in rural areas, to improve access to healthcare and reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050 (note: effective date appears inconsistent with fiscal year appropriation).
Legislative Description
John A. Burns School of Medicine; Physician Shortage; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).
3/18/2016