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Hawaii Island Is Getting New Federal Funds To Tackle Health Care

(2 days ago) WEBHilton Raethel, president and CEO of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, says the pandemic worsened Hawaii’s shortage of health care professionals. Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020.

https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/11/hawaii-island-is-getting-new-federal-funds-to-tackle-health-care-shortages-is-it-enough/

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Gov. Green Announces $30M in Loan Repayment for Healthcare

(1 days ago) WEBThe statewide shortage includes practitioners across the medical, dental, and behavioral and mental health fields, with demand for primary care physicians, …

https://governor.hawaii.gov/featured/office-of-the-governor-news-release-gov-green-announces-30m-in-loan-repayment-for-healthcare-professionals-who-serve-hawaii/

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Healthcare bottom line: 'We have a shortage of all those things'

(5 days ago) WEBRantz said the state’s healthcare shortage has been acute on the neighbor islands for years, and, “I think as the shortage increases, we’re starting to see more of …

https://www.grassrootinstitute.org/2021/12/healthcare-bottom-line-we-have-a-shortage-of-all-those-things/

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Hawaiʻi Island survey on health care access launches statewide

(8 days ago) WEBHawaiʻi’s doctor shortage is no secret, but a recent survey on Hawaiʻi Island found that more than 75% of respondents say the lack of physicians is the biggest …

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2022-04-01/hawaii-island-survey-on-health-care-access-launches-statewide-initiative

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How Hawaii is rebuilding its health care workforce - Pacific …

(7 days ago) WEBReaders are well aware of the fact that Hawaii has a critical shortage of health care workers. PBN has been reporting, for years now, on the physician and …

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2022/05/27/how-hawaii-is-rebuilding-its-health-care-workforce.html

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Factors Exacerbating the Physician Shortage in Hawaii: …

(7 days ago) WEBIllustration by Camilla Watson. By Alison Lu . By 2025, it is estimated that across the United States, there will be a shortage of between 124,000-159,000 physicians, and Hawaii is no exception. 1 In …

https://sites.brown.edu/publichealthjournal/2023/05/01/factors-exacerbating-the-physician-shortage-in-hawaii-what-is-hawaii-doing-to-stem-the-tide/

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Bills address the physician workforce shortage, especially on the

(8 days ago) WEBReading time: 5 minutes Gov. David Ige with state lawmakers, UH and JABSOM leadership, and leadership from affiliated health partners. Gov. David Ige …

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/07/07/jabsom-bill-signing-ceremony/

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Hawaii’s shortage of health care workers worsens

(2 days ago) WEBHawaii is facing a severe health care worker shortage as hospitals are grappling with even more patients than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/16/hawaii-news/hawaiis-shortage-of-health-care-workers-worsens/

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Taking an educational approach to Hawaiʻi’s health care worker …

(8 days ago) WEBTaking an educational approach to Hawaiʻi’s health care worker shortage. FILE - Medical workers from the mainland at orientation for The Queen's Medical Center …

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2022-05-27/taking-an-educational-approach-to-hawaii-health-care-worker-shortage-pbn

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Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Health Professional …

(6 days ago) WEBA Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) means any of the following which has a shortage of health professionals: (a) an urban or rural area which is a rational service …

https://health.hawaii.gov/opcrh/home/health-professional-shortage-area-hpsa/

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Hawai‘i Physician Workforce Report 2023 Executive Summary

(3 days ago) WEBThe average age is 54.3 years (compared to 53.2 US average) up slightly from 53.3 in 2022. Currently 22% of our physicians are already age 65 years or over, constituting 706 …

https://www.ahec.hawaii.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2021/12/act18-sslh2009_2024_physician-workforce_annual-report-2.pdf

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‘Exhausted’ Hawaii health care workers grapple with mounting …

(4 days ago) WEBWith over 8 thousand announced total weekly COVID infections, healthcare facilities are facing worker shortages statewide. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/06/09/hawaiis-covid-surge-drags-amid-mounting-stress-healthcare-facilities-their-workers/

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Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Introduce New Bill To …

(6 days ago) WEBThe PATCH Act would increase health care provider payments by 24 percent, ensuring more doctors stay in Hawai‘i to help provide care to Hawai‘i’s 300,000 …

https://www.schatz.senate.gov/news/press-releases/hawaii-congressional-delegation-introduce-new-bill-to-strengthen-protect-health-care-for-seniors-in-hawaii

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Why is there a doctor shortage in Hawaii?

(4 days ago) WEBIn an attempt to alleviate Hawaii’s doctor shortage, the Grassroot Institute recently launched a petition asking lawmakers to exempt medical services from the …

https://www.grassrootinstitute.org/2022/11/why-is-there-a-doctor-shortage-in-hawaii/

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Staffing Shortages Prompt Hawaii Hospitals to Seek Order - GovTech

(Just Now) WEBThe delays have kept some health care workers waiting up to three months, according to HAH. There are an estimated 300 traveling nurses working in Hawaii, but …

https://www.govtech.com/em/safety/staffing-shortages-prompt-hawaii-hospitals-to-seek-order

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Maps of Health Care Facilities and Shortage Needs Area

(3 days ago) WEBFive Mountains Hawaii Inc Primary Care Clinic Kamuela Women's Center Kamuela Kau Hospital Rural Health Clinic 0 20 40 80 Miles N S W E RURAL HEALTH CLINIC. Hoola …

https://health.hawaii.gov/fhsd/files/2020/10/Maps-of-Health-Care-Facilities-and-Shortage-Needs-Area.pdf

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PRIMARY CARE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS

(1 days ago) WEBPrimary Care Shortage Area 0 20 40 80 Miles N S W E PRIMARY CARE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS. KAUAI COUNTY MAUI COUNTY HAWAII …

https://health.hawaii.gov/opcrh/files/2020/08/Hawaii-Health-Professional-Shortage-Areas.pdf

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Growing costs, labor shortage blamed as home health care …

(3 days ago) WEBThe company said its closure is due to increased costs brought on by Medicaid reimbursement changes and the statewide labor shortage. According to the …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/01/04/growing-costs-labor-shortage-blamed-home-health-care-company-oahu-calls-its-quits/

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Hawaii Pacific Health invests millions in 'health care campus of the

(4 days ago) WEBHawaii Pacific Health added, "To date, about $30 million has been invested in Straub Benioff Medical Center’s health care campus of the future from design and …

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2024/05/17/straub-benioffs-redevelopment-project.html

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Doctors are burned out and fear for future of health care in U.S

(5 days ago) WEBLow pay, high workloads, and a labor shortage are all contributing to a burnout epidemic among American physicians, and it could spell disaster for health …

https://fortune.com/well/2024/05/23/doctors-overworked-underpaid-doximity-survey-we-are-often-stretched-quite-thin/

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Nurse practitioners helped fill a shortage in primary care, but …

(4 days ago) WEBShortage of OB-GYN doctors expected to get worse 02:26. For many patients, seeing a nurse practitioner has become a routine part of primary care, in which …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nurse-practitioners-specialty-medicine-workforce-trend/

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Mandated Staffing Ratios May Not Be the Answer to Improved Care

(9 days ago) WEBIn an editorial in early 2024, Amy Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP, system chief nurse executive for the Hawaii Pacific Health System, agreed with ANOL leaders. She …

https://nursejournal.org/articles/mandated-staffing-ratios/

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Shortage at nursing homes have left an increasing number of

(2 days ago) WEBMCCLURG: Brian McGarry is a health services researcher at the University of Rochester. He estimates a 15% drop in capacity due to staffing shortages and …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/13/1251040883/shortage-at-nursing-homes-have-left-an-increasing-number-of-patients-in-hospital

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Blog, infographic highlight how increasing drug prices and …

(1 days ago) WEBThe AHA May 22 released a new infographic and blog highlighting how increasing drug prices and shortages are jeopardizing patient access to hospital care …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-22-blog-infographic-highlight-how-increasing-drug-prices-and-shortages-are-jeopardizing-access-care

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$2M gift will provide scholarships for Maui nursing students

(8 days ago) WEBThere’s a critical shortage of nurses in Hawaii, with nearly 150 open positions for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses on Maui in 2022, according to a …

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2024/05/22/scholarships-nursing-students-maui-college

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For Maui fire survivors, health conditions are worsening - The

(4 days ago) WEBMonths after Maui fires, residents report troubling health problems. A new report details respiratory ailments, mental health conditions and lack of access to …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/05/15/maui-fire-health-impact-lahaina/

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Office of Primary Care and Rural Health - Hawaii State Department …

(2 days ago) WEBContact Us: Honolulu Office Hilo Office 1250 Punchbowl Street, #216 75 Aupuni Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 586-4122 Phone: (808) 961 …

https://health.hawaii.gov/opcrh/

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Maui Health Chief Philanthropy Officer Melinda Sweany - Maui …

(6 days ago) WEBThis year’s event showcased the diverse talents and accomplishments of Hawaii’s female leaders across sectors such as health care, banking, real estate, …

https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2024/05/maui-health-chief-philanthropy-officer-melinda-sweany-honored-with-women-who-mean-business-award/

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Nursing students at The University of Hawaii Maui College to …

(1 days ago) WEBAccording to the most recent Healthcare Workforce Initiative Report from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, the state's need for health care professionals grew …

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2024/05/23/uh-mauis-nursing-program-gets-2-million-gift.html

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New Hilltop mental health hospital unveiled amid high care demand

(8 days ago) WEB0:04. 0:56. State officials unveiled a new mental health hospital serving central Ohio on Wednesday, starting the next chapter of an eight-year project that …

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/healthcare/2024/05/23/hilltop-mental-health-hospital-care-demand-columbus-ohio-healthcare/73804689007/

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Nursing home staffing and spending questioned by Democratic …

(Just Now) WEBNational HealthCare Corp. spent more than $210 million on stock buybacks and dividends and $26.5 million on executive compensation. Ensign Group spent $145.2 …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/06/nursing-homes-staffing-exeucutive-pay-democrats-biden/73559531007/

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Outaouais health unit prepares for 'worst-case scenario' this …

(8 days ago) WEBWestern Quebec's health authority says it's planning ahead for what could be a very difficult summer for the region's hospitals due to staffing shortages. The …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/outaouais-hospitals-face-summer-staffing-shortages-1.7211829

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Rural Kansas needs health care providers. K-State's first physician

(1 days ago) WEBK-State's physician assistant studies program started in January 2022 as a 27-month graduate-level program in the College of Health and Human Sciences, split …

https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2024-05/KState-physician-assistant-program-graduates-first-cohort-rural-health-care.html

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Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Connecticut Student Loan …

(6 days ago) WEB“The Connecticut Area Health Education Center, whose program office is located at UConn Health Center, is proud to play a role in administering this program,” …

https://portal.ct.gov/office-of-the-governor/news/press-releases/2024/05-2024/governor-lamont-announces-launch-of-connecticut-student-loan-repayment-program

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LABOR & DELIVERY HOSPITALS - Hawaii State Department of …

(1 days ago) WEBHAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION & CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS. Kauai Community Health Center Hamakua Health Center Molokai Community Health Center …

https://health.hawaii.gov/fhsd/files/2023/08/Maps-for-Hawaii-Health-Care-Facilities-and-Shortage-Need-Areas.pdf

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Oregon’s director of youth behavioral health acknowledges …

(2 days ago) WEBAt 21%, the state has the highest percent of youth who said they have experienced at least one depressive episode, according to the nonprofit’s 2023 study …

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/05/oregons-director-of-youth-behavioral-health-acknowledges-profound-shortage-of-needed-care-q-a.html

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