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
If implemented, SR61 will have a considerable impact on local state policies regarding health technology advancement. It requests that the Hawaii Community Development Authority consult with various stakeholders, including the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, as well as educational institutions like the University of Hawaii's medical school. This collaborative approach is expected to foster an environment where healthcare technology can flourish, potentially leading to economic diversification and increased job opportunities in the healthcare sector.
Summary
Senate Resolution 61 (SR61) is a legislative proposal aimed at initiating the planning of a Health Tech Hub in Kakaako, Hawaii. The resolution seeks to accelerate the adoption of healthcare technology and promote the growth of Hawaii's healthcare workforce. It emphasizes the importance of technological advancements in healthcare, such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, which have the potential to improve patient care and diagnostics. The bill highlights the critical need for infrastructure to support these innovations within the state, particularly in an area that serves as a nexus of health and technology education.
Contention
Although the bill aims to support healthcare innovation, notable points of contention may arise concerning the allocation of state resources and the potential impact on existing healthcare practices. For instance, there may be debates surrounding the prioritization of funding and logistical support for the Health Tech Hub, as well as concerns regarding equitable access to innovations developed within this framework. Stakeholders may advocate for safeguards to ensure that advances in healthcare technology benefit all segments of the population, particularly underserved communities. As discussions progress, these issues will likely shape the legislative landscape surrounding SR61.
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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.
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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 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 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 That The Hawaii State Energy Office And Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Develop A Plan To Implement Waste-to-energy And Other Alternative Technology Solutions.