What's Being Discussed

Welcome of a new board member: Dr. Robert Wotring, M.D. will be officially welcomed to the Hawaii Medical Board.
Meeting minutes: The Board will review and approve records from its January 15, 2026 meeting.
License applications: Several doctors are seeking approval to practice medicine in Hawaii, including osteopathic physicians and medical doctors applying through various pathways.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) waiver: One physician, Dr. Miles Wayne Howard, is requesting an exception or modification to required ongoing education requirements.
2026 State Legislature: The Board will confirm members to serve as legislative liaisons and review a list of relevant bills being considered this session.
National medical board draft reports: The Board will discuss three draft reports from the Federation of State Medical Boards covering physician unionization and collective bargaining, prescribing and dispensing trends, and oversight of clinical decision-making.
Scam alert: The Board will review a recent news release warning medical professionals about scam phone calls.

Decisions Expected

Approval or denial of physician and osteopathic physician license applications for multiple individuals.
Ratification of a large list of new licenses for EMTs, medical doctors, and other health professionals.
A decision on the CME waiver request for Dr. Howard.
Confirmation of legislative liaisons for the 2026 session.

Who Should Pay Attention

Physicians and osteopathic doctors applying for Hawaii medical licenses.
Healthcare professionals interested in state medical regulation or continuing education requirements.
Medical professionals concerned about scam calls targeting their community.
Anyone interested in how Hawaii regulates its medical workforce.