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State Policy·HI·June 3, 2026

Hawaii Launches $28M Tuition Program for Rural Healthcare Workforce

Hawaii has launched a $28 million tuition assistance program for healthcare and Health IT students who commit to practicing in rural communities. The Hawai'i Outreach for Medical Education in Rural Under-resourced Neighborhoods program covers full tuition and fees starting in September 2024. Recipients must fulfill service commitments in rural areas after completing their training. The initiative addresses Hawaii's rural provider shortage, which affects Medicaid beneficiaries who rely on adequate network access in underserved areas.

Why it matters for managed care

Hawaii Medicaid managed care organizations may see improved rural network adequacy as new healthcare professionals enter underserved areas, potentially helping plans meet network access requirements and reduce member access barriers in rural counties.

Managed Care

Read the full article at beckershospitalreview.com

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