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HI SCR94
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
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Establish a Telehealth Working Group to examine the impact of widespread telehealth adoption during COVID-19 and identify public policy initiatives to optimize telehealth use as the state transitions out of the pandemic
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Telehealth usage in Hawaii increased by a factor of 65 during COVID-19 and has remained at elevated levels compared to pre-pandemic usage
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Working Group membership includes legislative health committee chairs, Director of Health, Insurance Commissioner, Med-QUEST Administrator, University of Hawaii representative, and representatives from medical associations and healthcare organizations
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Working Group is requested to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 Regular Session
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Certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to legislative leaders and heads of relevant state agencies and healthcare organizations
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
Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 27
4/5/2024