Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Derek W. Vale’s organization
Aug 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Hawaii State Health Planning And Development Agency Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on finalizing the reporting format for 2026 regarding prior authorization, addressing concerns about data granularity, resource limitations, and alignment with CMS requirements. Stakeholders reached a consensus to adopt a mid-year reporting period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, to allow for better data collection. Additionally, the committee received a guest presentation on the State of Delaware's Smart Health Network initiative, which aims to improve administrative transaction connectivity and transparency in the healthcare system.
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The council meeting included a transition announcement for the Chair position, with Ritabelle Fernandes succeeding Melissa Ah Ho Mauga. Key discussions focused on the SHPDA and state healthcare landscape, specifically regarding healthcare cost inefficiencies, low Medicare reimbursements, and potential funding opportunities like the AHEAD Grant and Rural Health Transformation. The Executive Office on Aging provided legislative updates on the Kupuna Aloha Project (Act 246), detailing its pilot program structure and timeline, and discussed the Long-Term Care Financing Study (Act 249). The council also established a recurring monthly meeting schedule and identified priorities for the upcoming legislative session, including primary care expansion and integrating social care with healthcare.
Aug 10, 2016·StrategicPlan
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Hawaii Department of Health Strategic Plan 2015-2018
The Hawaii Department of Health's Strategic Plan aims to "Make Health Hawaii's Shared Value" by focusing on three main strategic pillars: investing in healthy babies and families, taking health to where people live, work, learn, and play, and creating a culture of health throughout Hawaii. The plan also emphasizes addressing social determinants of health, utilizing evidence-based practices and data-driven decisions, and improving core business services and customer satisfaction. The overall vision is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawai'i.
Jun 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Honolulu Subarea Health Planning Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured an introduction from a guest and updates from the SHPDA regarding the council's federal advisory role, the AHEAD grant program with a focus on value-based care, and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Key discussions included Hawaii's healthcare reimbursement formulas, legislative achievements such as HB 1974 and the Kapuna Law, and the pending Section 7 certificate of need application. The council also planned for future member highlights, scheduling coordination via polls, and engaging legislative guest speakers.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
