HI SB1016

Expands the definition of "private entity" in Section 323F-51 to include business organizations with a certificate of need or license to operate community hospitals or hospitals serving rural populations licensed under any state's laws, removing the previous requirement for Hawaii-specific state health planning approval.

Allows the governor to negotiate transfer agreements with private entities to manage, operate, and provide health care services at Maui regional system facilities including Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital and Clinic, and Lanai Community Hospital, provided the private entity submitted a statement of interest in response to a public notice.

Requires any transfer agreement to include a completion date, due diligence provisions and deadlines, termination options before transfer completion, wind-down provisions if the lease terminates early, and transfer of equipment, accounts receivable, provider agreements, licenses, intellectual property, and medical records.

Mandates that effective January 1, 2024, the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation CEO must provide written comments to the governor before entering into any new agreement, modifying, or terminating any existing agreement for facility transfers, including any representations made by the private entity regarding management and health care service provision.

Takes effect on June 30, 3000 (note: this appears to be a technical error in the effective date provision).