Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act

Summary

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act - Amends the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988 to set forth the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Sets forth specified health objectives for Native Hawaiians to be met by the year 2000. Authorizes appropriations for implementing and updating the Native Hawaiian health care master plan. Makes Papa Ola Lokahi responsible for the: (1) implementation and updating of such plan; (2) training for specified health care practitioners, community outreach workers, counselors, and cultural educators; (3) identification of and research into the diseases that are most prevalent among Native Hawaiians; and (4) development of an action plan outlining the contributions that each member organization of Papa Ola Lokahi will make in carrying out this Act. Permits Papa Ola Lokahi to receive special project funds that may be appropriated for the purpose of research on the health status of Native Hawaiians or for addressing the health care needs of Native Hawaiians. Requires Papa Ola Lokahi to serve as a clearinghouse for: (1) the collection and maintenance of data associated with the health status of Native Hawaiians; (2) the identification and research into diseases affecting Native Hawaiians; (3) the availability of Native Hawaiian project funds, research projects, and publications; (4) the collaboration of research in the area of Native Hawaiian health; and (5) the dissemination of information pertinent to the Native Hawaiian health care system. Directs Papa Ola Lokahi to: (1) coordinate and assist the health care programs and services provided to Native Hawaiians; and (2) act as a statewide infrastructure to provide technical support and coordination of training and technical assistance to Native Hawaiian health care systems. Makes eligible for grants or contracts for providing health services to Native Hawaiians Native Hawaiian health care systems (currently, Native Hawaiian health centers or organizations or public or nonprofit private health providers). Limits to five (currently, nine) the number of grant or contract recipients. Revises matching fund requirements for such grants or contracts. Prohibits the awarding of grant or contract funds unless the recipient agrees that the funds will not be expended: (1) for purposes not listed under this Act; (2) to provide inpatient services; (3) to make cash payments to intended recipients of health services; or (4) to purchase or improve real property or to purchase major medical equipment. Extends the authorization of appropriations for such grants and contracts and for an administrative grant for Papa Ola Lokahi through 2001. Authorizes appropriations for the planning of Native Hawaiian health care systems. Directs the Secretary to provide funds through a direct grant or cooperative agreement to Kamehameha School/Bishop Estate for providing scholarship assistance for health profession training to Native Hawaiian students who meet certain requirements under the Public Health Service Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 7 August 1992

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 May 1992

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