SB2491 amends various sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes to standardize the definition of "qualified health care provider" and update terminology.

SB2491 amends numerous sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" that includes all licensed health care providers. The bill updates terminology to reflect current practice acts and ensures that licensed health care providers can engage in services within their scope of practice. It also clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers in existing law, ensuring that no profession is inadvertently omitted or restricted.

SB2491 amends various sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes to standardize the definition of "qualified health care provider" and update terminology.

SB2491 amends numerous sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" that includes all licensed health care providers. The bill updates terminology to reflect current practice acts and ensures that licensed health care providers can engage in services within their scope of practice. It also clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers in existing law, ensuring that no profession is inadvertently omitted or restricted.