Community Council on Purchases of Health and Human Services

Kēia ʻaha kūkā advises the Department of Health and related agencies on the procurement and contracting of health and human services from community providers, ensuring that the state's purchasing process reflects community needs and supports effective, accountable service delivery. Nānā aku nei ia i service provider contracts, advises on performance standards, and advocates for community-based service models. The council provides consumer and community perspective on how the state purchases social and healthcare services.

Many nā kānaka o Hawaiʻi receive ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo, disability, and social services through community organizations funded by state contracts overseen through processes this council advises on. Consumers of these services hiki ke komo me the council to raise concerns about service quality and access.