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CONTACT THE GOVERNOR BEFORE JUNE 30!
Why is Gov. Lingle refusing to release millions of dollars to strengthen reimbursements for physicians who treated our most at-risk and underserved citizens? Given the Governor’s excellent track record on healthcare issues, perhaps she’s not getting good advice.
In her 2007 State of the State address, Gov. Lingle said, “High costs and low reimbursements are driving hospitals out of business and physicians out of the practice of medicine.” The Legislature heard the Governor’s message and passed Act 284, which provides $8 million in relief funds for physicians. Release of the state monies will unlock more than $10 million in additional federal matching funds – more than $18 million for tens of thousands of vulnerable patients. If Gov. Lingle doesn’t act by June 30, the money will be gone and a golden opportunity to help ease Hawaii’s healthcare access crisis will be lost.
It’s time the Governor benefitted from good advice. Ask her to act today to release the funding for Act 284 before June 30!
Email the Governor: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov
Call the Governor: 808-586-0034
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