Health Care

Starting in 2026, doctors will no longer have to pay the state’s general excise tax on health care for patients on Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare. It’s a major win for medical professionals who have had to pay a 4% tax to care for those on government health plans.

An electric mobile clinic just launched service on Maui, focusing on maternal, child and reproductive health care. It is equipped with an intake area, adjustable bed for exams, kitchenette, toilet, storage and refrigerated storage for medication.

Hawaiʻi can address substance abuse with $33 million from opioid manufacturer settlements — and that number is expected to continue to grow. HPR's Ashley Mizuo explains how managing and spending the funds has been a work in progress.

The state Department of Health has awarded new contracts for ambulance services following a competitive bidding process.

It's been 20 years since Dr. Jack Lewin has held the post of Hawaiʻi health director. Lewin has returned home to Hawaiʻi with a mission to help overhaul health care.

A former state Director of Health on what health care reform may look like for Hawaiʻi; Longtime leader of state Legislature's Public Access Room to step down

The Conversation broadcast live Friday from Hilo Medical Center, where a $50 million donation from Marc Benioff will speed up the facility's expansion. Director of Marketing, Legislative and Public Affairs Elena Cabatu shared how the gift will help improve health care for Hawaiʻi residents.

Today, The Conversation broadcasts live from Hilo with stories focusing on the Big Island community.

The new Kam Scholars Program is meant for top-ranked first and second year students getting their Associate Degree in Nursing. It will start this fall and covers tuition, books and fees for the students.

This time of year usually brings a respite from flus and colds as more people spend time outdoors. But climate change is transforming the risk of infectious diseases. For example, if Hawaiʻi's climate grows more hospitable to mosquitos, the islands may see more cases of mosquito-borne diseases. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports.