SB 628 Summary

• Transfers the Oahu regional health care system from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health, with completion required by December 31, 2022

• Authorizes the Department of Health to operate Leahi hospital and Maluhia for long-term care and substance abuse treatment, and to pay rent to the University of Hawaii for use of the Leahi hospital property

• Requires the Department of Health to consult with the University of Hawaii regarding services at these facilities and allow university students to rotate through for training purposes

• Establishes a working group to develop a comprehensive business plan and transfer framework, with a report due 20 days before the 2022 legislative session

• Appropriates $200,000 from the mental health and substance abuse special fund for the business plan and $16,320,700 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for the transfer implementation