STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.

This Senate Resolution (SR 26) is a procedural measure that strongly supports and recommends implementing the *Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights*. It does not create new law but advocates for modernizing Hawaii’s existing Patient Bill of Rights - over 25 years old - to address current challenges like AI-driven insurance denials, provider shortages, and data security gaps. The resolution specifically highlights the need for clearer insurance explanations, updated provider directories, streamlined appeals processes, and stronger enforcement for patients in rural/shortage areas. It directly affects all Hawaii health insurance enrollees, providers, and insurers by urging adoption of these revised patient protections.