Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Revenue and Competitors

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), a public benefit corporation, is the nation's fourth largest public hospital system with an operating budget of close to $320 million (of which over 95% is covered by corporation revenues) and 3,400 dedicated, caring employees staffing 1,250 beds on five islands to provide quality care to the people of Hawaii. HHSC is the largest health provider for Neighbor Island residents, providing acute, rural, and long-term care. HHSC was established by Act 262, Session Laws of Hawaii 1996, as an agency of the State of Hawaii. HHSC has been given the responsibility of organizing Hawaii's state hospitals into an integrated, efficient system. At the same time, the corporation retains the historical character of these hospitals, particularly those in rural areas, and to preserve and enhance their relationships with the communities they serve. The 12 HHSC facilities are located in five different regions: East Hawaii - Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho'ola Hamakua, and Kau Hospital; West Hawaii - Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital; Maui - Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital, and Lanai Community Hospital; Oahu - Leahi Hospital and Maluhia; and Kauai - Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital. In addition to serving the needs of their communities, the facilities provide healthcare to thousands of Neighbor Island visitors and tourists each day of the year. HHSC is governed by a Board of Directors. The 13-member board is responsible for developing policies, procedures, and rules necessary to plan, operate, and manage the hospitals. All of the positions are non-paid posts. Thomas M. Driskill, Jr. was named president and chief executive officer in July of 1997. Subsequently, Mr. Driskill organized the primary corporate staff, estab