The Senate and House Committees on Health will be holding a joint informational briefing to receive an update from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) on their electronic medical records system, search for a new CEO, plans and timeline for bring on new board members, and plans for partnerships.
The briefing will be held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the State Capitol conference room 229.
The following people have been invited to participate:
• HHSC Board of Directors
• Avery Chumbley, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer HHSC
• Dr. Ramsey Hasan, Chief Medical Officer HHSC
"This informational briefing is an opportunity for us to sit down with HHSC and discuss the status of their electronic medical record system and their strategic plan, both of which must be acceptable to Hawaii's taxpayers," said Senator Josh Green, chair of the Senate Committee on Health. "With a better understanding of where the organization is today, we can work with them to help enhance the overall quality of our patients' care going forward."
During the briefing the corporation will also discuss their budget and contingency plans for 2014.
View the media release.