HI SB1424

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

Pilot program must review existing credentialing practices, establish agreements with participating entities to coordinate activities, and measure process and outcome improvements.

Credentialing services may include verification of training and education, licensing and certification status, five-year work history with explanations for gaps, and malpractice insurance verification; standards from Joint Commission and National Committee on Quality Assurance shall be incorporated.

Department of Health shall establish 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, Hawaii Primary Care Association, and other invited entities.

Appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish and operate the pilot program; Department of Health shall submit reports to the Legislature by twenty days prior to the 2026 and 2027 regular legislative sessions.