Dr. Michelle Mitchell to speak on Hawaii’s physician shortage crisis

Dr. Michelle Mitchell, M.D., has been practicing family medicine in Hawaii for more than 11 years and now she is sounding the alarm about the severe physician shortage in Hawaii.

At 7 p.m. on Jan. 30, at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, room UCB 100, Mitchell will discuss its causes, such as insurance rules and practices — highlighting the issues surrounding insurance reimbursements and the administrative burdens that lead to physician burnout.

Leading the discussion following Dr. Mitchell’s talk will be UH-Hilo sociologist, Dr. Lindy Hern.

For more information contact Noelie Rodriguez at 963-6966 or 934-2635.