UNLV School of Medicine students helped advance national policy at the 2025 American Medical Association (AMA) Interim House of Delegates with the adoption of Resolution 228, Support Permanent Funding and Expansion of Native Hawaiian Healthcare. The resolution was led by Micah Char, with coauthor Misty Kahale (both Medicine).

The newly adopted policy affirms the AMA’s support for federal trust obligations to improve the health of Native Hawaiian communities through comprehensive, culturally informed, physician-led care; stable, long-term federal funding and infrastructure for Native Hawaiian health programs; expansion of Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems, including mobile clinics and workforce development; and sustained collaboration with Native Hawaiian organizations and community leaders to ensure culturally respectful, community-driven health initiatives.