What's Being Discussed

A new recovery facility in Kihei: The council will review an application from Mana Recovery, LLC to open a 12-bed Special Treatment Facility at 22 Waimahaihai Street, Kihei. The estimated cost is $2,176,600. This type of review — called a Certificate of Need — is required before certain new health facilities can be established in Hawaii.
Meeting minutes: The council will review and approve notes from their March 19, 2026 meeting.
Agency updates: Staff will share updates from the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA), including staffing changes.
Legislative updates: Recent changes in state law related to health planning will be discussed.
AHEAD Grant update: Progress on the All-Payer Health Efficiency Approaches and Development grant, which focuses on improving healthcare efficiency in Hawaii, will be reviewed.
Federal Rural Health Transformation Fund: The council will receive an update on federal funding aimed at improving rural health services.

Decisions Expected

The council is expected to vote on a recommendation regarding the Mana Recovery, LLC application to open the new treatment facility in Kihei.
The council will approve the minutes from the March 2026 meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents of Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi interested in local healthcare services
Anyone concerned about substance use treatment and recovery services on Maui
Healthcare providers and organizations operating in the Tri-Isle region
Community members interested in rural health funding and state health policy

Public testimony is welcome on all agenda items. You may testify in person (3 minutes per person) or submit written comments by email to shpda@doh.hawaii.gov, fax, or mail — preferably at least 48 hours before the meeting.