Bill Text: HI SR43 | 2018 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Requesting Papa Ola Lokahi To Assess The Impact On Social, Financial, And Cultural Integrity Of Providing Health Coverage For Certain Native Hawaiian Culture-based Activities.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-04-05 - Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). [SR43 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2018-SR43-Amended.html
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SENATE RESOLUTION
REQUESTING PAPA OLA LŌKAHI TO ASSESS THE IMPACT ON SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, AND CULTURAL INTEGRITY OF PROVIDING HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, Native Hawaiians have among the highest rates of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, certain cancers, and mortality rates of any ethnic group in Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, studies indicate that many Native Hawaiians feel alienated from and have a mistrust of the present health care system, and prefer more culturally acceptable means of managing their health; and
WHEREAS, section 226-20, Hawaii Revised Statutes, sets objectives and policies of the Hawaii state plan for socio-cultural advancement of health with specific language that requires the prioritization of programs, services, interventions, and activities that address social determinants of health intended to improve Native Hawaiian health and well-being and to reduce disparities among disproportionately affected demographic groups; and
WHEREAS, traditional Native Hawaiian practices, including hula and canoe paddling, have been shown to be effective in the areas of weight management, cardiovascular health, diabetes management, and chronic kidney disease management; and
WHEREAS, this body believes that coverage for certain Native Hawaiian culture-based practices will substantially reduce illness and assist in the maintenance of good health for the people of this State; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Twenty-ninth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2018, that Papa Ola Lōkahi is requested to conduct an assessment of the impact on social, financial, and cultural integrity of providing coverage for Native Hawaiian culture-based practices, as well as Native Hawaiian healing practices as referenced in section 453-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that have shown to be effective in managing weight, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and other chronic diseases; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Papa Ola Lōkahi is requested to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature, including any necessary implementing legislation, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Executive Director of Papa Ola Lōkahi.
Health Insurance; Native Hawaiian Culture-based Activities; Papa Ola Lōkahi; Assessment
