Relating To The Financial Sustainability Of The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
Impact
If passed, HB836 will authorize the allocation of state funds for the fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for the engagement of a consultant. The funds will play a pivotal role in analyzing the financial situation of the HHSC and developing strategies that enhance its long-term sustainability. This measure could lead to reforms and adjustments on how healthcare services are delivered within the state, ensuring that they remain accessible and adequate for the population.
Summary
House Bill 836 aims to address the financial sustainability of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) by appropriating funds to hire a consultant. The primary focus of the bill is to ensure that the HHSC and its member regions can develop and implement a comprehensive financial sustainability plan. This objective is increasingly important as the healthcare landscape evolves, and the need for ongoing financial viability becomes critical for the delivery of health services in Hawaii.
Contention
While the bill has broad support for its underlying goals, concerns may arise about the use of state funds for consulting services rather than direct healthcare services. Some stakeholders might argue that such expenditures should prioritize direct funding for healthcare provision rather than administrative or planning services. The debate could also focus on the effectiveness and efficiency of the hired consultancy in achieving the desired financial outcomes for the HHSC.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.