HI HCR21

State of Hawaii is requested to support the Hawaii Health Care Project and Hawaii Health Information Exchange in implementing an integrated, technology-based healthcare information system.

All state agencies that collect and maintain healthcare-related data must cooperate with the Hawaii Health Care Project and Hawaii Health Information Exchange to develop and implement the system.

Hawaii Health Care Project and Hawaii Health Information Exchange must propose a financial sustainability model ensuring all entities benefiting from the system fairly share financial responsibility for its maintenance.

Progress report on the financial sustainability model must be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2014 Regular Session convenes.

State is directed to maximize efforts in applying for and receiving federal funding for development and improvement of technology-based healthcare information systems.