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M S Dukakis1, C Roseman

  • 1Northeastern University.

The Journal of American Health Policy
|December 10, 1991
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Area of Science:

  • Health Policy
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Economics

Background:

  • Hawaii mandates employer-provided health insurance for employees working >= 20 hours weekly.
  • The state implemented programs for uninsured residents and a seamless healthcare system.
  • Hawaii achieved near-universal coverage at half the national average cost.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze Hawaii's healthcare system successes.
  • To identify policy lessons for national healthcare reform.
  • To demonstrate the viability of employer mandates and universal coverage.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Hawaii's healthcare legislation and insurance mandates.
  • Comparison of Hawaii's healthcare costs and outcomes with national averages.

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  • Evaluation of the impact of state-specific healthcare policies.

    • Main Results:

    • Hawaii achieved near-universal health insurance coverage.
    • Annual healthcare costs in Hawaii are approximately half of mainland US costs.
    • Hawaii leads the nation in life expectancy and has low infant mortality rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Employer mandates are feasible for small businesses.
    • Universal coverage can reduce healthcare costs through preventive care.
    • A dominant payer system can lower administrative expenses.