AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRural Healthcare Funding: CMS announced $58M for Hawaii’s rural health push, including $45M for JABSOM workforce programs and $13M for upgrades like ambulances and modern emergency communications. Local Health Access & Costs: HMSA’s new payment approach has doctors warning of lower reimbursements and clinic closures, with at least one Hilo practice citing major revenue losses. Vital Records Move: The DOH vital records office is relocating downtown from Kinau Hale to the City Financial Tower (201 Merchant St.) starting Sept. 21, with DOH listing nearby garage options for parking. Disaster Resilience: Editorials and reporting highlight “resilience hubs” and ongoing recovery after Hurricane Lala, as state agencies coordinate services and power restoration. Energy & Health Infrastructure: Hawaii secured $18.5M for grid resilience and hazard mitigation, including critical customer hubs to keep lifelines running during prolonged outages. Kalaupapa Memorial Progress: The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved a right-of-entry permit and lease for a Kalaupapa memorial honoring those exiled with Hansen’s disease. Public Health Watch: Cyclospora outbreak updates note rising cases alongside concerns about reduced federal research support.
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