Hawaii Health Systems Corporation

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is a public agency established in 1996 to provide accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective healthcare services across the state of Hawai‘i.

As the state's largest public health system, HHSC operates a network of facilities that deliver comprehensive medical care to residents and visitors, regardless of their ability to pay.

Regional Systems and Facilities

The corporation is organized into five regional systems, each managing multiple facilities:

• East Hawai‘i Region: Includes Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka‘a Hospital and Skilled Nursing, Ka‘u Hospital, and Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
• West Hawai‘i Region: Comprises Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital.
• Kaua‘i Region: Consists of Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital.
• O‘ahu Region: Operates Le‘ahi Hospital and Maluhia.

HHSC also has affiliations with several community-based organizations, including Kahuku Medical Center, Ali‘i Community Care Inc., and the Hawaii Health Systems Foundation.

Mission and Patient Care Statistics

HHSC's mission is to serve as the "Safety Net" for acute and long-term care in Hawai‘i, ensuring essential medical services are available to all individuals, regardless of their financial situation.

In Fiscal Year 2018, HHSC facilities provided 13,016 acute care admissions, 70,398 acute patient days, 575 long-term care admissions, 50,353 long-term care patient days, delivered 1,872 babies, and handled 75,456 emergency room visits.

Workforce and Employment

With approximately 2,500 employees, HHSC is a significant employer in Hawai‘i.

Over 89 percent of its employees are represented by unions, reflecting the corporation's commitment to fair labor practices.

Headquarters Location

HHSC is headquartered in Kailua, HI, USA.