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

This bill supports the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a transition to a single-payer health care system. It urges the Governor to appoint members to the Authority to achieve a maximally cost-effective system. The bill highlights potential savings from reduced administrative costs and improved efficiency in health care financing. It also mentions the need to capture federal funding through Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. The Authority is requested to submit a progress report to the Legislature by 2027.

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

This bill supports the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a transition to a single-payer health care system. It urges the Governor to appoint members to the Authority to achieve a maximally cost-effective system. The bill highlights potential savings from reduced administrative costs and improved efficiency in health care financing. It also mentions the need to capture federal funding through Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. The Authority is requested to submit a progress report to the Legislature by 2027.