Hawaii HB1279 establishes a medical education liaison position and funds programs to improve specialty care access in rural areas.

Hawaii HB1279 aims to address gaps in specialty care, particularly in endocrinology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, and behavioral health, by bolstering the knowledge and use of specialty care among health providers in Hawaii. The bill establishes a full-time medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs utilizing a team of medical specialists. These specialists will provide mentorship and guidance to primary care providers and other health care professionals.

Hawaii HB1279 establishes a medical education liaison position and funds programs to improve specialty care access in rural areas.

Hawaii HB1279 aims to address gaps in specialty care, particularly in endocrinology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, and behavioral health, by bolstering the knowledge and use of specialty care among health providers in Hawaii. The bill establishes a full-time medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs utilizing a team of medical specialists. These specialists will provide mentorship and guidance to primary care providers and other health care professionals.