What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The council will review and approve notes from their May 20, 2026 meeting.
State Health Planning updates: Staff will share results from a recent visit to Kauai and provide updates on several health programs, including:

The AHEAD Grant (All-Payer Health Efficiency Approaches and Development), a program aimed at improving healthcare affordability and quality
The Federal Rural Health Transformation Program, which supports healthcare in rural communities like Kauai
A security issue with the SHPDA website, which was taken over and altered

Membership recruitment: The council will discuss efforts to bring in new members.
Community updates: Council members and guests will share news and concerns from their local communities.
Future meetings: The group will plan upcoming meeting dates, including a possible in-person meeting on Kauai hosted by Wilcox Hospital in 2027.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
Decisions on future meeting dates — currently proposed for September 16 and November 18

Who Should Pay Attention

Kauai residents interested in local and statewide healthcare planning
People who use or work in rural health services on Kauai
Anyone interested in how state health policy decisions affect the Kauai community
Community members who want to provide public testimony on health planning topics

This meeting is open to the public via Zoom or by phone. Public testimony can also be submitted in writing at least 48 hours before the meeting.