HRS §309H-1
What the words mean in this health program law
This section defines key terms used in the Hawaii health corps program law. It explains what loan repayment means, who counts as a nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, and what residency means. These definitions apply throughout the chapter.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: "Loan repayment" or "repayment of loan" means the payment of up to twenty per cent of a Hawaii health corps program participant's health care training costs including but not limited to tuition not exceeding $35,000 per year for a maximum of five years of repayment. "Nurse practitioner" means a person licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse under chapter 457. "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery, as required by section 453-2. "Physician assistant" means a person licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician or osteopathic physician, as required by section 453-5.3. "Residency" means a physician or nurse practitioner participating in an accredited program of post graduate study.
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