Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency And Department Of Health To Hold A Public Meeting For All Certificate Of Need Applications For Any Proposed Special Treatment Facility In Neighborhoods With Community Associations.
Impact
HR25 addresses significant gaps in the existing Certificate of Need process, notably the absence of required public meetings during the administrative review process. By mandating that public meetings be held, the resolution will potentially enhance transparency and community engagement in decisions that affect public health and local environments. This may lead to increased public scrutiny of projects that may not have undergone thorough community discussion prior to their approval, thereby altering how health care services expand in Hawaii.
Summary
House Resolution 25 (HR25) requests that the State Health Planning and Development Agency and the Department of Health hold public meetings for all Certificate of Need applications relevant to any proposed special treatment facilities in neighborhoods where community associations exist. This resolution aims to ensure that local community voices are heard during the review process of health care facilities, allowing for community input which is deemed essential by residents and associations affected by such proposals.
Contention
While some proponents of HR25 argue that it empowers communities and allows neighbors to voice their concerns, there may also be challenges regarding the efficiency of the Certificate of Need process. Opponents could argue that mandatory public meetings may slow down the approval of necessary healthcare services, particularly in emergencies or urgent situations. Moreover, differing opinions on the necessity and impact of certain health facilities in specific neighborhoods might lead to contention among stakeholders involved in these applications.
Same As
Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency And Department Of Health To Hold A Public Meeting For All Certificate Of Need Applications For Any Proposed Special Treatment Facility In Neighborhoods With Community Associations.
Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.
Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.
Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Information Data Sharing Working Group To Collaborate And Establish The Framework And Standards For Future Health Information Data Sharing Legislation.
Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Information Data Sharing Working Group To Collaborate And Establish The Framework And Standards For Future Health Information Data Sharing Legislation.
Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety To Work In Collaboration To Preserve The Health And Safety Of Special Needs Inmates And Others In The State's Jails And Prisons.
Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety To Work In Collaboration To Preserve The Health And Safety Of Special Needs Inmates And Others In The State's Jails And Prisons.
Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency And Department Of Health To Hold A Public Meeting For All Certificate Of Need Applications For Any Proposed Special Treatment Facility In Neighborhoods With Community Associations.
Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency And Department Of Health To Hold A Public Meeting For All Certificate Of Need Applications For Any Proposed Special Treatment Facility In Neighborhoods With Community Associations.
Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency And Department Of Health To Hold A Public Meeting For All Certificate Of Need Applications For Any Proposed Special Treatment Facility In Neighborhoods With Community Associations.