Supporting the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a transition to a single-payer health care system.

The resolution supports the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a transition to a maximally cost-effective single-payer health care system. The Authority is urged to capture all major sources of federal funding flowing to the State through Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. The resolution highlights potential savings from reduced administrative costs and aims to address the severe physician shortage and high health care costs in Hawaii. The Authority is requested to submit a report of its progress and recommendations to the Legislature by 2027.

Supporting the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a transition to a single-payer health care system.

The resolution supports the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a transition to a maximally cost-effective single-payer health care system. The Authority is urged to capture all major sources of federal funding flowing to the State through Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. The resolution highlights potential savings from reduced administrative costs and aims to address the severe physician shortage and high health care costs in Hawaii. The Authority is requested to submit a report of its progress and recommendations to the Legislature by 2027.