West Hawaiʻi Today: Hawaiʻi’s doctor shortage worsens, report finds

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Written By Diana Hahn
 

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West Hawaiʻi Today
January 20, 2026
By Nina Wu

“The doctor shortage in Hawaii has not only persisted, but worsened, according to the most recent report tracking the numbers.

The Hawaii Physicians Workforce Report found the state short of 833 full-time equivalent doctors in 2025 compared to 768 in 2024, with the greatest gaps continuing on neighbor islands.”

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