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Big Island's Doctor Shortage Could Grow to 72 Percent by 2030

By • Jan 13, 2021
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The doctor shortage on the Big Island has grown nearly 40 percent since 2007. That’s according to research on Hawaiʻi Island’s health workforce over the years.  Big Island doctors say the high cost of living, heavy tax burden, and low reimbursements have created a bad situation that’s likely to only get worse amid a global pandemic.

Why The Coronavirus Outbreak Could Make Hawaii's Doctor Shortage Worse

By • Apr 2, 2020
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The state is scrambling to identify enough medical professionals to care for a potential surge of coronavirus patients in Hawaii. However, some doctors are concerned that the outbreak will further worsen the state's long-standing physician shortage.

What It Could Take To Cure Statewide Surgeon Shortage, Hawaii Doctors Weigh In

By • Jan 28, 2020
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Updated: 1/30/2020 10:45 a.m.

Hawaii is facing a major shortage of surgeons in the state, but it is especially acute in rural areas on Maui and Hawaii Island.

Hawaii Doctor Shortage Persists But More Training Programs Could Help

By • Dec 26, 2019
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Hawaii is gaining doctors, but not enough to keep up with the patient demand, according to a University of Hawaii report on the state’s continuing physician shortage.

Hawaii Physician Shortage At Lowest Point In 4 Years

By • Sep 11, 2019
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HONOLULU — Hawaii's supply of doctors is the lowest since 2015 as older physicians retire and younger practitioners move outside the state for higher pay, reports said.