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Launched in September 2022, RHRPC is focused on improving rural health in Hawaiʻi through:

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ENGAGEMENT

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RESEARCH

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POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

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MISSION

Inspired by community needs,
we use policy strategies
to improve health across geographies

Current Projects

Medicare Physician Reimbursement for Hawaiʻi

Analyzing Medicare payment formulas and policies for Hawaiʻi to determine needs for better alignment with the unique needs of our State.

Healthcare Workforce Shortages

Identifying and addressing policy issues to highlight the need for better resources to support healthcare workforce recruitment and retention, including analyzing Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations.

Geographic Impacts

Conducting economic and cohort research to identify how the unique geography and demographics of Hawaiʻi impact healthcare access by working with the UH Economic Research Organization (UHERO).

Transportation & Travel Impact on Health

Identifying transportation barriers and needs to healthcare service access for rural and remote communities of Hawaiʻi, particularly for maternal/fetal care.

GET Exemption for Medical Services

Developed a policy brief which provided background and education on General Excise Tax (GET) Exemption for Medical Services
PROJECT DETAILS

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Contact

For any questions about the Rural Health Research & Policy Center, contact rhrpc@hawaii.edu.

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The University of Hawaiʻi System Rural Health Research and Policy Center (RHRPC) is funded in part through grant No. GE1HS47344 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and in part through a contract from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH), Family Health Services Division (FHSD), Office of Primary Care and Rural Health (OPCRH).

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