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HI SR191
Resolution
Status
3/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lorraine Inouye
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AI Summary
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Hawaii currently has a shortage of over 800 active physicians, with the shortage being particularly severe in rural areas like North Kohala
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The University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine is expanding to Maui to train up to six students per year (over 24 students over four years) with the goal of encouraging graduates to practice in rural areas
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The Senate recognizes and supports a collaborative effort between Hamakua-Kohala Health Center, Queen's Health Systems, John A. Burns School of Medicine, the State, and local community to develop a Rural Health Care Delivery Hub in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii
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The proposed Hub would include a clinic, dormitory, classrooms, and research infrastructure to develop culturally sensitive rural health care tools and programs validated through research
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Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Director of Health, Healthcare Association of Hawaii CEO, Queen's Health Systems CEO, Hamakua-Kohala Health CEO, and the Dean of the 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