Bill > HB716

This bill establishes a Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within Hawaii's Department of Health to support technology upgrades for healthcare providers serving underserved populations. The program will provide grants to federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers to acquire or upgrade electronic health records systems, procure health information technology software and hardware, finance installation services, and cover ongoing technical assistance and training. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations that agree to support public health and participate in clinical research. The grant program aims to address disparities in healthcare technology access by providing funding for certified, hosted, and maintained health information technology infrastructure, which can enhance care coordination, improve patient outcomes, and support trauma-informed care by enabling seamless information sharing among providers. The bill appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with the State Health Planning and Development Agency administering the grant program, and sets an effective date of December 31, 2050.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=716&year=2025