HI HB1105

Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a two-year centralized health care credentialing pilot program to reduce duplicative credentialing requirements across hospitals, universities, clinics, health plans, and independent practice associations.

Pilot program shall review existing credentialing practices, establish coordination agreements with participating entities, and measure pre- and post-intervention process and outcome measures.

Credentialing services may include verification of training/education, licensing/certification status, five-year work history, and malpractice insurance, incorporating standards from the Joint Commission and National Committee on Quality Assurance.

Establishes an advisory committee with representatives from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Medical Association, Hawaii Association of Health Plans, and Hawaii Primary Care Association.

Appropriates $250,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with department required to submit reports to the legislature by twenty days prior to the 2026 and 2027 regular sessions.