Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.
Impact
The establishment of the Health Tech Hub is expected to foster collaboration among various key stakeholders, including the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine, and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. These collaborations are intended to bolster Hawaii's position in the healthcare technology sector, potentially leading to significant economic benefits. By leveraging existing resources and expertise, the Health Tech Hub could also enhance educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare technology fields.
Summary
HCR116 is a House Concurrent Resolution requesting the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to initiate planning for a Health Tech Hub in Kakaako. The purpose of this Health Tech Hub is to accelerate the adoption of healthcare technology and promote the development of Hawaii's skilled healthcare workforce. The resolution emphasizes the significance of healthcare technology transformation, highlighting advancements such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence which aim to improve patient care and diagnostics.
Contention
While the resolution is positioned positively towards economic and workforce development, it may encounter challenges related to development approvals and local community interests around land use in Kakaako. The HCDA's role in overseeing developments in the area suggests that there will be necessary evaluations concerning the impact of such a hub on the community. Furthermore, the emphasis on planning and consultation reflects a cautious approach to ensure that advancements in technology align with community needs and priorities.
Same As
Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Initiate The Planning Of A Health Tech Hub In Kakaako To Accelerate The Adoption Of Health Care Technology And Promote The Development And Growth Of Hawaii's Highly Skilled Health Care Workforce.
Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations, In Collaboration With The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And University Of Hawaii, To Collect Data Relating To The Development Of An Information Technology Workforce In Hawaii, Evaluate The Collected Data, And Develop A Strategy To Provide Better Information Technology Training.
Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.
Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.