HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Chair |
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Rep. John Mizuno, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
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8:30 a.m. |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The purpose of this informational briefing is to review the issue of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Hawaii and the related concerns that affect Hawaii's residents, the Healthcare System and the Economy.
Hawaii currently faces the potential of a healthcare crisis, with estimates that 100,000 residents are afflicted with chronic kidney disease and possibly 100,000 more have the propensity to develop this disease.
A viable healthcare structure and plan must exist to address the progression of CKD. In addition to quality of life issues, CKD has a major impact on Hawaii's economy, limiting the patients' ability to maintain work and costing Hawaii's hospitals over $100,000,000 in loss revenue, as reimbursements are far less than actual costs of services provided.
To address this major health issue the following organizations have been invited to participate in the briefing:
State Department of Health, Director Chiyome Fukino, M.D. or her designee
St. Francis Healthcare System
The National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii
The Organ Donor Center of Hawaii
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Hawaii Medical Association
Other related healthcare providers
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If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6050 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 550-8074.
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________________________________________ Rep. Joshua B. Green, M.D. Chair |
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