Establishes a framework for rural emergency hospitals in Hawaii, ensuring continued Medicaid reimbursement and telehealth services.

The bill establishes a statutory framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals in Hawaii, ensuring the continuation of Medicaid policy protections for hospitals transitioning to this designation. It defines "rural emergency hospital" and outlines the requirements for licensure, including the provision of emergency treatment and stabilization services for an average length of stay of twenty-four hours or less.

Establishes a framework for rural emergency hospitals in Hawaii, ensuring continued Medicaid reimbursement and telehealth services.

The bill establishes a statutory framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals in Hawaii, ensuring the continuation of Medicaid policy protections for hospitals transitioning to this designation. It defines "rural emergency hospital" and outlines the requirements for licensure, including the provision of emergency treatment and stabilization services for an average length of stay of twenty-four hours or less.