HRS §435E-1
Who counts as a doctor and who is the commissioner
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines two key terms used in the law. It says the commissioner is the state insurance commissioner. It also says a physician or surgeon is a person or company licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine under state law.
The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner of this State. "Physician" or "surgeon" means any person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine under chapter 453; or any professional corporation, partnership, or other entity whose stockholders or partners are comprised solely of persons licensed under chapter 453.
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