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RoyTakemoto <br /> o;Nty or N Managing Director <br /> • <br /> Harry Kim ,•: � . :' <br /> Mayor •�•�� _.:•;. Barbara J. Kossow <br /> .................. <br /> piM Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawai`i <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 19, 2020 <br /> Representative Sylvia Luke, Chair <br /> Representative Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Finance <br /> Dear Chair Luke, Vice Chair Cullen, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: HB 2254, HD1 Relating to Loan Repayment for Health Care <br /> Professionals <br /> The shortage of health care providers in Hawaii has been well documented. By <br /> all accounts, it is getting worse, and is of major concern. It appears that a program of <br /> loan repayment is currently in operation and is working to attract providers to federally <br /> designated health professional shortage areas, and to geographic areas of Hawaii <br /> found to be underserved. <br /> A year ago, I was pleased to support SB 1404, which became Act 262. It seems <br /> to be substantially the same as today's bill, HB 2254, HD1. Unless there is a flaw in the <br /> program of which I am unaware, I hope that your Committee will recognize the <br /> importance of this issue, see the value of the repayment program, and act favorably on <br /> HB 2254, HD1. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Harry Kim- <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />