Relating to Health Task Force

This Department of Health task force examines broad health policy questions assigned to it by the legislature or the department, developing nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo on how Hawaii's health system, laws, and programs should be reformed or expanded. The specific scope of the task force varies by legislative mandate but typically addresses gaps in healthcare access, coverage, or delivery affecting nā kānaka o Hawaiʻi. Its reports and nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo are submitted to the legislature for consideration.

Task force nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo frequently become the basis for health-related legislation that affects insurance coverage, healthcare access, and public health programs statewide. Community members, healthcare providers, and patient advocates can submit testimony and participate in task force hearings.