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It is time for the Legislature to address the need for doctors throughout our state. The Legislature should commit a minimum of $20 million a year to recruit doctors. It can offer to repay student loans for recent graduates in exchange for a minimum 10-year commitment to practice in Hawaii. Specific categories of doctors can be prioritized so that the most urgent areas of need are filled first. Run the program for a minimum of five years and assess the results.
We have the revenue, and it would reflect our government’s ability to keep our community healthy. It would also help lighten the load for existing doctors and medical facilities. We can do much when we act as one.
Scott Gomes
Kailua
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