Appropriates funds to the healthcare education loan repayment program to assist health care professionals in Hawaii.
The bill allocates $15,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the healthcare education loan repayment program. This program assists health care professionals in repaying their educational loans in exchange for medical service in Hawaii. The funding aims to address the persistent workforce shortage in the health care industry, particularly in specialized care like behavioral health services. The program has helped over 890 health care providers, including primary care providers and behavioral health specialists.
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