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This concurrent resolution requests that the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees and the Med-QUEST Division of the Department of Human Services implement a new health insurance payment mechanism where 12% of monthly insurance premiums would be directly paid to each patient's primary care provider, regardless of whether services were actually rendered. The resolution is motivated by the current shortage of primary care physicians in Hawaii, which is attributed to the state's high cost of living and business expenses. By creating a consistent funding stream for primary care providers, the legislators hope to help these medical professionals maintain their practices and address the ongoing healthcare workforce challenges. The resolution would require transmitting copies of the document to key state officials, including the Governor, Director of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division Administrator, and the Chairperson of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees. The proposed approach aims to provide financial support to primary care providers by utilizing a portion of existing patient premium payments.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=224&year=2025