HI HCR118

Department of Health requested to convene a working group with assistance from Kōkua Mau and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to examine palliative care services and develop recommendations for expansion in Hawaii

Working group to collaborate with hospice and palliative care organizations, healthcare associations, health care facilities, insurers, patient advocacy groups, and other public health groups

Working group to examine current palliative care services, provider capacity, geographic service gaps, stakeholder collaboration opportunities, financial feasibility, data gathering plans, and public education strategies

Working group required to submit findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2019 Regular Session

Working group may convene annually or as necessary after initial report submission to discuss and update findings and recommendations