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This concurrent resolution urges the Department of Human Services to increase reimbursement rates for primary care physicians serving Med-QUEST recipients, a state Medicaid program in Hawaii. The resolution highlights that current baseline reimbursements in health insurance plans (including Medicaid and Medicare) are low, offering no cost of living increases or overhead reimbursements, and do not account for physicians' years of experience. The document notes a significant decline in private medical practices in Hawaii, with physician participation dropping from 75% to 10% over the past decade, potentially due to inadequate compensation. By calling for increased reimbursement rates, the resolution aims to ensure that primary care physicians can continue to serve Med-QUEST patients without experiencing financial hardship, thereby maintaining access to healthcare for this population. The resolution will be transmitted to the Director of Human Services for consideration.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=216&year=2025