Act 221, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).
Summary
The bill directs the Hawaii Department of Health to create rules so hospitals can satisfy all state licensing inspections by showing they are accredited or certified by any organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, not just The Joint Commission. Hospitals that continuously hold such accreditation and have a valid state license could be exempt from routine inspections, though the department can still investigate complaints or adverse findings. The change also makes accreditation reports public information.
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