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February 6, 2019
Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
Hawai'i State Legislature
Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Chair
COMMITTEE ON LOWER & HIGHER EDUCATION
Hawaii State Legislature
Dear Chairs Mizuno and Woodson, and Committee members:
RE: HB 902, RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE
PROFESSIONALS
The shortage of health care providers in Hawaii has been well documented; by
all accounts is getting worse; and is of major concern. It appears that a program of loan
repayment is currently in operation and is working to attract providers to federally
designated health professional shortage areas, and to geographic areas of Hawaii
found to be underserved.
Unless there is a flaw in the program of which I am unaware, I hope that your
Committees will recognize the importance of this issue, see the value of the repayment
program, and act favorably on HB 902.
Respectfully submitted,
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Harry Kim, Mayor
County of Hawai'i
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