HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-12 Letter to John M. Mizuno re HB 782 Relating to Healthcare at Kona Community HospitalHarry Kim
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February 12, 2018
Representative John M. Mizuno, Chair
Committee on Health and Human Services
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 329
Honolulu, Hi 96813
Dear Chair Mizuno, and Comrnittee Me bers:
Re: HB 782 Relating ealthcare at Kona Community Hospital
Hearing Date: 02/14/18 — 8:30 am; Conference Room 329
Thank you for this opportunity to support HB 782.
Healthcare on the Island of Flawail has been recognized for years as being a to
priority for action. Therefore, although the County government has no direct
involvement in healthcare, 1 do not want to miss an opportunity to urge this Legislature
to do all it can to help our residents get quality care in a convenient and cost-effective
manner.
1 defer to the experts as to how our State's limited healthcare dollars can best be
spent, but if HB 782 has enough support at the Legislature, 1 assure you that the added
services on the Big island will certainly be most welcome.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor, County of Hawail
County of Ilawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.