THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Chair |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 8, 2008 |
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TIME: |
1:15 PM |
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Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO MOLOKAI GENERAL HOSPITAL. Appropriates moneys for fiscal year 2008-2009 to purpose an x‑ray unit for Molokai general hospital.
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RELATING TO HANA HEALTH. Appropriates funds to Hana Health to further develop its capacity to meet the on-going needs of the community.
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE MAUI REGION OF THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the modernization of Maui memorial medical center, including the updating of medical technology and systems and replacement of outmoded facilities and infrastructure.
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE MAUI REGION OF THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the planning, design, development, and equipment for additional long-term care beds for the Maui region of the Hawaii health systems corporation.
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATES. Authorizes special purpose revenue bonds to assist Castle Medical Center.
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Requires all health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide mandatory coverage for all policyholders, member, subscribers, and individuals under age 21 for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders beginning 1/1/2009.
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RELATING TO EPILEPSY DISEASE ASSISTANCE. Creates epilepsy treatment and education grants-in-aid fund to help epilepsy victims and families. Creates advisory committee to recommend to DOH the creation of treatment and education programs. Exempts fund from transfers for central service expenses and pro rata administrative expenses. Appropriation.
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RELATING TO DENTISTS. Requires rates of payment to dentists to be based on the 75th percentile of the usual, customary, and reasonable fee established by insurers for services provided by dentists. Defines the term "usual, customary, and reasonable fee".
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Expands the power of the insurance commissioner to include regulating the rates of dental insurance providers.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Permits insured patients to assign insurance reimbursement for dental services directly to their dentist of choice.
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RELATING TO CANCER. Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for oral chemotherapy.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Includes methods of oral chemotherapy treatment in health insurances coverage.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO DENTISTS. Authorizes the board of dental examiners to sanction licensees for false or misleading advertising.
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RELATING TO EPIDEMIOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS. Grants the Department of Health authority to take samples necessary for epidemiologic investigations.
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RELATING TO EPIDEMIOLOGISTS. Authorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to create permanent or temporary exempt epidemiologist positions.
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:
· In person: 1 copy of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 215, State Capitol.
· By fax: Testimony may be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing. Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Please note: Documents made available through the Testimony hyperlink(s) above may not be posted until the start of the hearing.
Public Folder. A folder labeled “Public Folder” containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6363.
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________________________________________ Senator David Y. Ige Chair |
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