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HI HCR49
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mark Nakashima
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AI Summary
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Requests establishment of a Telehealth Working Group to examine the impact of widespread telehealth adoption during COVID-19 and identify public policy initiatives to optimize telehealth utilization.
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Telehealth usage in Hawaii increased by a factor of 65 during the pandemic and has remained at elevated levels, though the full impact on safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness is largely unknown.
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Working Group membership includes co-chairs from House and Senate health committees, Director of Health, Insurance Commissioner, Med-QUEST Administrator, representatives from professional licensing, University of Hawaii Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center, and representatives from medical associations and healthcare organizations.
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Working Group shall invite additional members including two representatives from health care systems, two from health insurers or health maintenance organizations, and any other members deemed necessary by co-chairs.
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Working Group must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the start of the 2024 Regular Session.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Establishment Of A Telehealth Working Group To Examine The Impact Of Widespread Telehealth Adoption During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Identify Public Policy Initiatives At The Federal And State Level To Optimize Telehealth Utilization As The State Transitions Out Of The Covid-19 Pandemic.
Telehealth Working Group
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).
3/31/2023