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.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki

Senate Resolution SR 61 requests planning for a Health Tech Hub in Kakaako to boost healthcare technology adoption and enhance Hawaii's skilled healthcare workforce.

Referred to EDT/HHS.

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# Summary of Senate Resolution SR 61 ## Purpose and Intent Senate Resolution SR 61 aims to request the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to initiate the planning of a **Health Tech Hub** in Kakaako. The primary goal of this initiative is to accelerate the adoption of healthcare technology and promote the development and growth of Hawaii's highly skilled healthcare workforce. ## Key Provisions - **Planning Initiation**: The resolution calls for the HCDA to begin planning efforts for the establishment of a Health Tech Hub in Kakaako. - **Focus on Healthcare Technology**: The hub is intended to foster innovation and the integration of advanced healthcare technologies within the state. - **Workforce Development**: The resolution emphasizes the importance of enhancing the skills and capabilities of Hawaii's healthcare workforce to meet the demands of modern healthcare environments. ## Affected Parties - **Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA)**: Responsible for overseeing the planning and development of the Health Tech Hub. - **Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)**: Expected to play a role in supporting the technological aspects of the hub. - **Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office**: May be involved in ensuring equitable access to digital resources and technologies. - **Healthcare Professionals and Institutions**: The initiative will directly impact healthcare providers, educational institutions like the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, as they may benefit from enhanced resources and training opportunities. ## Procedural Aspects - **Introduced**: April 02, 2025 - **Status**: The resolution has been referred to the Economic Development and Technology (EDT) and Health and Human Services (HHS) committees for consideration. - **Legislative Actions**: - April 03, 2025: The resolution was read for the first time, rules were suspended, and it was read a second time and placed on the calendar. - April 03, 2025: The resolution was read a third time and adopted. - May 05, 2025: The legislative session adjourned sine die. ## Conclusion Senate Resolution SR 61 represents a strategic effort to enhance Hawaii's healthcare landscape by establishing a dedicated Health Tech Hub. This initiative is expected to not only improve healthcare technology adoption but also bolster the skills of the healthcare workforce, ultimately benefiting the state's health outcomes and economic development.