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�/JMtr oc H1 Roy Takemoto <br /> Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim +: �. ��i•• <br /> Mayor _ <br /> ° ^ Barbara J. Kossow <br /> >E os M► =' <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 18, 2020 <br /> Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair <br /> Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Ways and Means <br /> Dear Chair Dela Cruz, Vice Chair Keith-Agaran, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: SB 2983 Relating to Loan Repayment for Health Care Professionals <br /> The shortage of health care providers in Hawaii has been well documented. By all accounts, it <br /> is getting worse, and is of major concern. It appears that a program of loan repayment is currently in <br /> operation and is working to attract providers to federally designated health professional shortage <br /> areas, and to geographic areas of Hawaii found to be underserved. <br /> A year ago, I was pleased to support SB 1404, which became Act 262. It seems to be <br /> substantially the same as today's bill, SB 2983. Unless there is a flaw in the program of which I am <br /> unaware, I hope that your Committee will recognize the importance of this issue, see the value of the <br /> repayment program, and act favorably on SB 2983. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Harry Kid✓ m'"J <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />