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HI SCR231
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lorraine Inouye
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AI Summary
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Recognizes and supports collaboration between Hamakua-Kohala Health Center, John A. Burns School of Medicine, The Queen's Health Systems, and others to develop a rural health care delivery hub plan
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Addresses Hawaii's physician shortage of over 800 doctors, with shortages particularly acute in rural areas like North Kohala
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Proposes a Rural Health Care Delivery Hub in North Kohala with facilities including a clinic, dormitory, classrooms, and research infrastructure to train physicians and provide medical services
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Hub would develop culturally sensitive rural health care tools and programs validated through research, and educate physicians on state and federal programs supporting rural communities
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Directs certified copies be sent to the Director of Health, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, The Queen's Health Systems, Hamakua-Kohala Health, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine
Legislative Description
Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts To Produce A Rural Health Care Delivery Hub Plan To Address The Physician Shortage And Improve Health Care In Rural Areas.
Healthcare, Rural Areas, Healthcare Delivery Hub Plan
Last Action
The hearing on this measure has been cancelled until further notice.
3/16/2020