Establishes a state syndromic surveillance system to collect and analyze health-related data independently of federal systems.

The bill creates a state syndromic surveillance system to collect and analyze health-related data, independent of federal systems. It mandates hospitals, poison control centers, and other healthcare facilities to submit de-identified data, including chief complaints, discharge diagnoses, and patient demographics. The data aims to detect and respond to public health threats, such as disease outbreaks, environmental events, and drug use. The department of health can establish a reporting system and customize analyses to better address Hawaii's specific public health concerns.

Establishes a state syndromic surveillance system to collect and analyze health-related data independently of federal systems.

The bill creates a state syndromic surveillance system to collect and analyze health-related data, independent of federal systems. It mandates hospitals, poison control centers, and other healthcare facilities to submit de-identified data, including chief complaints, discharge diagnoses, and patient demographics. The data aims to detect and respond to public health threats, such as disease outbreaks, environmental events, and drug use. The department of health can establish a reporting system and customize analyses to better address Hawaii's specific public health concerns.