Statewide Health Coordinating Council

The Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) reviews and acts on the State Health Plan developed by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, providing a forum for broad stakeholder input into healthcare planning priorities for Hawaii. The council evaluates Certificate of Need applications referred to it and advises on policies to improve the distribution and quality of healthcare resources statewide. It includes representatives from hospitals, insurers, consumers, and community organizations.

The council's work on the State Health Plan shapes healthcare availability and investment priorities across Hawaii's islands for years at a time. Patients, community health advocates, and healthcare providers can engage with the council's public process to influence the direction of statewide health planning.