Schatz Meets With Hawai‘i Health Care Providers, Discusses Protecting Federal Funding, Access to Care

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today met with leaders from the Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) and other members of the Hawai‘i Primary Care Association (HPCA) to discuss federal funding that supports the delivery of essential care to people across Hawai‘i, particularly as current community health center funding is set to expire on March 31.

“Our community health centers provide essential care to thousands of Hawai‘i families, especially in rural and underserved areas,” said Senator Schatz. “I’ll keep fighting to make sure they have the federal funding and resources they need to continue saving lives and serving our communities.”

Schatz has led bipartisan efforts to expand coverage of telehealth services and make it easier for patients to safely connect with their doctors. With most of Hawai‘i designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Schatz also supports federal initiatives to recruit and retain health professionals.

Schatz with leaders from the Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

Schatz with members of the Hawai‘i Primary Care Association

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