Supporting The Reactivation Of The Hawaii Health Authority With Statutory Mandates That Specifically Include The Transition Of The State's Health Insurance Payment System Into A Single-payer Health Care System.
Impact
The implementation of SR161 is expected to significantly revise current healthcare laws by establishing a single-payer health system that would streamline operations and reduce the overall expenses associated with healthcare financing. Currently, administrative costs, which often burden hospitals and independent practitioners, consume a substantial portion of healthcare budgets. By creating a standardized fee-for-service structure and reducing the complexities involved in billing, the bill seeks to enhance the financial viability of healthcare providers while improving access to care.
Summary
Senate Resolution 161 (SR161) aims to support the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority (HHA) and mandates the transition of the state's health insurance payment system into a single-payer healthcare model. This bill emerges amid concerns over potential cuts to federal Medicaid funding, which could necessitate the state seeking more effective health financing solutions. Proponents of a single-payer system argue that it would lead to considerable administrative cost savings and allow for more efficient delivery of healthcare services to residents throughout Hawaii.
Contention
Despite its potential benefits, the transition to a single-payer system through SR161 presents contentious points of debate. Critics worry that the execution of such a universal healthcare system may lead to increased state control over medical services, which may not address the needs of all populations effectively. There are also concerns about the adequacy of federal funding waivers for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, which are crucial for the bill’s success. Moreover, support for reactivating the HHA and implementing a single-payer system reflects a broader discussion about health equity and fiscal responsibility, fueling further legislative debate.
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Supporting The Reactivation Of The Hawaii Health Authority With Statutory Mandates That Specifically Include The Transition Of The State's Health Insurance Payment System Into A Single-payer Health Care System.
Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Statutes And Regulations Related To Prior Authorization Requirements And The Timely Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State And Include An Analysis Of Prior Authorization Reform, With Input Of Data And Feedback From Stakeholders, Including Patient Advocates, Providers, Facilities, And Payers.
Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Statutes And Regulations Related To Prior Authorization Requirements And The Timely Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State And Include An Analysis Of Prior Authorization Reform, With Input Of Data And Feedback From Stakeholders, Including Patient Advocates, Providers, Facilities, And Payers.
Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava And Earthquake Insurance.
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.
Relating to Medicaid; to amend Section 40-26B-26, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the circumstances under which the Alabama Medicaid Agency may revise the ceiling for the Medicaid reimbursement rate to nursing facilities during a given fiscal year; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Relating to Medicaid; to amend Section 40-26B-26, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the circumstances under which the Alabama Medicaid Agency may revise the ceiling for the Medicaid reimbursement rate to nursing facilities during a given fiscal year; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Legislative Program Review And Investigations Committee Concerning Medicaid-funded Emergency Department Visits.