SB 2167: PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT; INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; PRIOR AUTHORIZATION; TELEHEALTH; AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEM

Revises the Hawaii Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act by: (1) Establishing new provisions on telehealth parity, prior authorization timelines, and automated decision systems; (2) Enhancing medical data protection and privacy standards; (3) Expanding the insurance commissioner's enforcement authority; and (4) Improving network adequacy, internal and external appeals procedures, and reporting requirements.