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New report urges licensure reform to boost ranks of Hawaii medical workers

This following is a news release that was issued Feb. 22, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. ___________ The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii says making it easier for qualified medical professionals to practice here would improve healthcare access  HONOLULU, Feb. 22, 2023 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii released a new policy brief

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HB955 HD1: License requirements would drive some midwives out of field

The following testimony was presented Feb.15, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. ___________ February 15, 2023 2 p.m. Conference Room 329 and Via Videoconference To: House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce       Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair

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HB519: Bill would expand access to dental care

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the House Committee on Health and Homelessness. __________ February 10, 2023 10 a.m. Conference Room 225 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE To: House Committee on Health & Homelessness        Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair    

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SB322: Bill would address need for more counselors

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 and Via Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services        Sen. Joy A. San

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SB320: Joining compact would expand access in Hawaii to psychologists

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 and Via Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services       Sen. Joy A. San

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SB668: Joining compact would increase number of physical therapists

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 and Via Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services        Sen. Joy A. San

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SB323: Bill could ease Hawaii’s shortage of occupational therapists

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 and Via Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services       Sen. Joy A. San

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SB321: Join interstate compact to attract more nurses to Hawaii

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.       Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura,

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New report urges licensure reform to boost ranks of Hawaii medical workers

This following is a news release that was issued Feb. 22, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. ___________ The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii says making it easier for qualified medical professionals to practice here would improve healthcare access  HONOLULU, Feb. 22, 2023 >> The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii released a new policy brief

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HB955 HD1: License requirements would drive some midwives out of field

The following testimony was presented Feb.15, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. ___________ February 15, 2023 2 p.m. Conference Room 329 and Via Videoconference To: House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce       Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair

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HB519: Bill would expand access to dental care

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the House Committee on Health and Homelessness. __________ February 10, 2023 10 a.m. Conference Room 225 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE To: House Committee on Health & Homelessness        Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair    

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SB322: Bill would address need for more counselors

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 and Via Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services        Sen. Joy A. San

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SB320: Joining compact would expand access in Hawaii to psychologists

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 and Via Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services       Sen. Joy A. San

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SB668: Joining compact would increase number of physical therapists

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 and Via Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services        Sen. Joy A. San

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SB323: Bill could ease Hawaii’s shortage of occupational therapists

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 and Via Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services       Sen. Joy A. San

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SB321: Join interstate compact to attract more nurses to Hawaii

The following testimony was presented February 10, 2023, by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. ___________ February 10, 2023 1 p.m. Conference Room 225 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE To: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.       Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura,

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