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Your Trusted Voice in Hawaii Healthcare Advocacy & Leadership
Since 1939, our organization has served as the leading voice for healthcare providers across Hawaii. We represent 170 member organizations spanning acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and specialty providers. Our work focuses on advocacy at state and federal levels, quality improvement initiatives, emergency preparedness programs, and workforce development strategies. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions and government agencies, we address critical healthcare challenges including reimbursement policies, public health emergencies, and access to care. Our dedicated team collaborates with industry leaders to implement evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes while maintaining financial sustainability.With decades of collective experience in healthcare administration, our professionals provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance, data analysis, and policy development. We maintain authoritative leadership in shaping Hawaii's healthcare landscape through research initiatives like the annual Healthcare Workforce Initiative Report. Our commitment to transparency and ethical standards ensures member organizations receive reliable information and actionable insights to navigate evolving industry demands.
Services
Healthcare Advocacy
Workforce Development
Emergency Preparedness
Policy Research
Quality Improvement
Education Programs
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- We have 85+ years of healthcare policy expertise in Hawaii
- Our team represents 170+ diverse healthcare organizations statewide
- We implement data-driven workforce development programs
- We provide evidence-based emergency preparedness solutions
- Our advocacy efforts shape healthcare policy at state/federal levels
Services
Healthcare Advocacy
We advocate for healthcare providers across legislative, regulatory, and policy arenas. Our team works with state and federal officials to shape healthcare legislation, improve reimbursement rates, and ensure regulatory compliance. We represent members' interests in critical areas including emergency preparedness funding, public health infrastructure, and access to care initiatives. Our advocacy efforts directly impact healthcare delivery systems statewide.
Workforce Development
Our workforce programs address Hawaii's healthcare staffing challenges through comprehensive research, training initiatives, and education partnerships. We publish annual workforce reports identifying critical shortages, develop career pathways, and collaborate with educational institutions to align training programs with industry needs. These efforts help healthcare organizations attract, train, and retain qualified professionals across 200+ specialties.
Emergency Preparedness
We develop and implement emergency management programs for healthcare facilities statewide. Our services include disaster response planning, public health emergency exercises, and regulatory compliance guidance. We maintain specialized programs for obstetric emergencies, natural disasters, and pandemic preparedness, ensuring healthcare providers meet federal and state readiness requirements while protecting patient safety during crises.
Quality Improvement
Our quality initiatives focus on improving patient outcomes through data-driven solutions. We administer national quality award programs, provide infection control resources, and implement evidence-based practices for medication safety and chronic disease management. Our Laulima Data Alliance collects and analyzes statewide health information to identify improvement opportunities and track progress toward better healthcare delivery systems.
Education Programs
We offer comprehensive educational resources including webinars, conferences, and specialized training programs. Our curriculum covers leadership development, regulatory compliance, patient safety protocols, and clinical best practices. These programs help healthcare professionals stay current with industry standards while earning continuing education credits. We also provide facility-specific training on emergency response and quality improvement methodologies.
People
Colleen Woodward
Project Manager
Manages healthcare workforce research initiatives and data analysis projects. Develops strategic partnerships with educational institutions to address workforce development needs across Hawaii's healthcare sector.
Janna Hoshide
Associate Vice President, Workforce Development
Leads workforce development strategies and educational programming. Coordinates training initiatives to address staffing shortages and skill gaps across Hawaii's healthcare continuum of care providers.
Julie Kathman
Contact for Quality Awards
Coordinates quality improvement programs and national award recognition initiatives. Provides guidance on implementing best practices for patient safety and clinical excellence.
Questions
What types of organizations can join HAH?
We represent acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare providers across Hawaii.
How does HAH support healthcare workforce development?
We conduct annual Healthcare Workforce Initiative Reports, partner with educational institutions, and offer training programs to address workforce shortages and skill gaps.
What advocacy services does HAH provide?
We represent members' interests in legislative matters at state and federal levels, focusing on reimbursement policies, regulatory compliance, and healthcare infrastructure improvements.
How does HAH prepare healthcare facilities for emergencies?
We develop emergency preparedness programs, conduct hospital readiness exercises, and provide resources for managing public health crises and natural disasters.
What educational resources does HAH offer?
We provide webinars, conferences, and training programs on topics including infection control, patient safety, leadership development, and regulatory compliance.
How does HAH improve healthcare quality in Hawaii?
We implement quality improvement initiatives, analyze statewide health data through Laulima Data Alliance, and promote best practices for patient care and operational efficiency.
