Office of Planning Policy and Program Development

The Office of Planning, Policy and Program Development (OPPPD) is led by Lorrin J. Kim, Chief Policy Officer and Legislative Coordinator for the Hawai’i Department of Health. OPPPD reports directly to the Office of the Deputy Director and is responsible for department-wide government relations and public policy, strategic planning, special projects, and technical assistance supporting compliance, administrative rulemaking, grants management, performance and practice management, and scientific services.  The OPPPD is comprised of the following:

Strategic Planning

• 2015-2018 Department of Health Strategic Plan
• Strategy Map Brochure
• State Health Improvement Plan
• Telehealth Summit Final Report or Summary Infographic (2017)
• Telehealth Plan (interim update in-progress)

Public Notices

• US Navy’s Application for an Underground Storage Tank Permit for Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility public hearing notice 
  • Public viewing of the hearing LIVE STREAMING via You Tube February 1-5, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., see public hearing notice for unique URL each day.

Special Projects

• Our Care, Our Choice Act (Medical Aid In Dying)
  • Public Notices
  • Healthcare Provider and Patient Forms
  • Annual Legislative Reports
  • Community Partnership Related Provider Trainings

Legislative Reporting

• 2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2020
• 2019

Administrative Rulemaking

• Administrative Rules

Department-Wide Technical Assistance

• Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Affirmative Action
• Accessibility & Communication Coordination