Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Janis A. Morita’s organization
Aug 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kupuna Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
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.
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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.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hawaii State Health Planning And Development Agency Statewide Health Coordinating Council Draft Minutes
The council conducted elections for the position of Council Chair. Additionally, multiple appointments were made and ratified, including members and leadership for the Plan Development Committee (PDC) and the Certificate of Need Review Panel.
Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Windward Subarea Health Planning Council Meeting Minutes
The council discussed legislative updates including passed health-related bills and agency statute modernization. They reviewed the state's health data strategy, emphasizing data-driven policy through the All-Payer Claims Database and Health Information Exchange. The meeting covered the new Psychology Prescribing Pilot Program and significant federal funding initiatives, specifically the AHEAD Grant and the Rural Health Transformation Program aimed at improving rural infrastructure, workforce development, and value-based care. The group addressed local Windward community concerns, including connectivity gaps, transportation service failures, and home health care shortages. Finally, officers for the upcoming term were elected.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
