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HI HCR32
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Request Department of Health to convene an Oral Health Task Force to review oral health status in Hawaii and recommend improvements to oral health infrastructure
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Task force comprises 22 members including representatives from Department of Health, Department of Human Services, Department of Education, Hawaii Dental Association, Hawaii Oral Health Coalition, Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems, all four counties, and university dental/nursing programs
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Task force must review existing oral health data including the 2022-2023 environmental scan, Department of Health dental program functions, systemic oral health issues, and feasibility of expanding community service licensure for dental professionals
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Task force directed to develop an oral health strategic blueprint with goals and objectives, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, establish community metrics for Medicaid oral health funding, and make recommendations to policymakers
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Submit interim report to legislature by December 1, 2024, and final report with proposed legislation by December 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Oral Health Task Force To Review Information On The Status Of Oral Health In The State And Make Recommendations To Improve Oral Health Infrastructure In Hawaii.
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
3/29/2023