What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The council will review and approve notes from their June 1, 2026 meeting.
State health planning updates: Staff from the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) will share updates on several topics, including:

The AHEAD and Rural Health Transformation Program, which focuses on improving healthcare efficiency and supporting rural communities.
Gaps in healthcare access and how funding is being distributed across the state.
Upcoming legislative priorities for the next session.
Staffing changes within the agency.

University of Hawaii presentation: Researchers from the UH Social Science Research Institute will present work related to a Hearing Bill, likely concerning hearing health access or related legislation.
Member announcements and suggestions for future presentations.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes.
Possible agreement on topics for future meetings based on member recommendations.

Who Should Pay Attention

Honolulu residents concerned about local healthcare access and planning.
People living in rural or underserved communities who may be affected by state health funding decisions.
Anyone interested in hearing health policy or the referenced Hearing Bill.
Healthcare providers and organizations operating in the Honolulu area.

The public may attend in person at 1177 Alakea Street, Room 402, Honolulu, or join online via Zoom (Meeting ID: 165 987 3192, Passcode: 016256). Written testimony can be submitted by email to shpda@doh.hawaii.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting.