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Hawaii

November 13, 2009 | Hawaii, Medical Malpractice, Subrogation, Workers' Compensation | No Comments

In 2009, several medical malpractice tort reform bills were introduced to eliminate subrogation rights for all types of lines, including workers’ compensation, health and disability.

Hawaii Ending Universal Child Health Care

October 29, 2008 | Hawaii | No Comments

The Latest Article From Associated Press Writer

By Mark Niesse

Hawaii is dropping the only state universal child health care program in the country just seven months after it launched.

Gov. Linda Lingle’s administration cited budget shortfalls and other available health care options for eliminating funding for the program. A state official said families were dropping private coverage so their children would be eligible for the subsidized plan. Read more