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Gov. Green launches Engage Hawaiʻi website, giving residents a voice, promoting transparency
The website will make its debut by tackling the issue of the future US Army land leases in Hawaiʻi, which will have widespread ramifications for Hawai‘i residents across the state, as well as thousands of Hawaiʻi’s military families.
Gov. Green submits executive budget with focus on healthcare, homelessness and education
Wile Gov. Green’s Executive Budget for the Fiscal Biennium 2023-2025 includes many housekeeping items, he included a few high priority requests related to healthcare and homelessness.
14 Hawai‘i Health Centers To Receive $3.8 M To Expand COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today announced that 14 health centers across Hawai‘i will receive $3.8 million to expand COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.
$130 Million in New Federal Funds Headed to Hawai‘i for Hospitals and Healthcare
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i is set to receive more than $130 million in new federal funding to help local hospitals and health care providers respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Status of Health Care Focus of Maui Briefing
Lawmakers will examine the state of healthcare and hospital services on Maui, resulting from the delayed transition of the Maui Region hospitals to Kaiser.
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i Recruiting Members for Study
The KP Research Bank allows researchers to use DNA and other health information voluntarily provided by a diverse cross-section of Kaiser Permanente members to study how genetic and environmental factors affect health, and look for new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent certain diseases.
Affordable Care Act Assistance at Makawao Library
Makawao Public Library will host “Affordable Care Act: Assistance and Individualized Information” on Saturday, Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from noon to 4 p.m.
HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment Deadline Dec. 15
Dec. 15. is the deadline to sign up for coverage at HealthCare.gov that will begin on Jan. 1. The days just prior to last year’s open enrollment deadline saw the biggest surge of sign-ups.
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s Medicare Plan Top Rated
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s Medicare Plan has received the highest possible rating of five stars for the fifth year in a row, making it the highest rated plan in the state.
HMSA Requests Affordable Care Act Rate Increase
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has requested that the state approve a rate increase for premiums for its individual Affordable Care Act health plans for next year.
Report: Hawaiʻi Ranks Fourth for Senior Health
According to the third edition of United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report: A Call to Action for Individuals and Their Communities, Hawaiʻi ranked fourth for senior health this year.
Planned Parenthood Organizations Merge to Expand Services
Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Planned Parenthood of Hawai‘i have announced a new partnership for improved healthcare, educational and advocacy services for men, women and teens in Hawai‘i. The two entities have signed an agreement to initiate the process of merging.
