Senator Schatz believes that everyone in Hawai‘i and across the country should have access to affordable, quality health care.
He has authored legislation to create a Medicaid-based public option that would provide Americans with a new high-quality, low-cost choice when purchasing health insurance. And he’s leading efforts to expand telehealth services through Medicare.
In the Senate, Senator Schatz is tackling health challenges that are unique to Hawai‘i and helping our state recover from the pandemic. He continues to fight for funding for health care programs and clinics in our state, particularly those that serve Native Hawaiians. He is also a champion for strengthening Hawai‘i’s health care workforce and improving public health to ensure families and communities in Hawai‘i stay safe and healthy.
Recent News
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Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D- Hawai‘i) announced $741,897 in federal health care funds for the Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children. The federal money will help Kapi‘olani cover stipends and salaries for residents and faculty, overhead costs and other medical education costs. The funds come through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program.
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09.26.2013
Domestic Violence Action Center to Receive Grant to Combat Native Hawaiian Domestic Violence
Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced the Department of Health & Human Services’ (DHHS) Administration for Children and Families will award $157,142 for the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) in Honolulu. -
Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced the Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will receive $3,023,387 from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to create a Hawai‘i Data Center that will support the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance rate review and increase transparency in health care pricing.
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Today, Senator Brian Schatz released the following statement in response to the House Republicans’ vote to defund Obamacare and shut down the federal government:
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Today, Senator Brian Schatz delivered a floor speech on the merits of the Affordable Care Act, its benefits in Hawai‘i, and the recklessness of some members of Congress who are holding the debt ceiling vote hostage over implementation of health care reform.
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Last week, Senator Brian Schatz visited community health centers across the state to discuss access to affordable care, implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and the importance of primary care.
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Today, Senator Brian Schatz announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee passed the fiscal year 2014 appropriations bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies.
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05.09.2013
Hawai‘i Eligible to Receive Over $1.1 Million for Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
The Hawai‘i delegation announced today the Department of Health and Human Services will make available to community health centers in Hawai‘i $1,150,468 million for assistance in providing uninsured individuals with affordable health care coverage under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. -
04.16.2013
Hawaii Delegation Partners to Expand Access to Affordable Care in Rural Areas, Neighbor Islands
The Hawaii Congressional delegation announced today legislation to address the issue of physician shortages in rural communities and on neighbor islands.
