Healthcare Association of Hawaii

10/02/2026

Hawaiʻi is exploring opportunities to strengthen its workforce through collaboration with the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), particularly in healthcare and education.

Hilton Raethel, HAH President & CEO, joined discussions with DMW and Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) on Hawaiʻi’s workforce needs and opportunities for collaboration.

We look forward to continued dialogue and collaboration in support of Hawaiʻi’s communities and healthcare workforce.

09/26/2026

HAH Update - https://mailchi.mp/hah/hah-update-zc6r5ta7xy Hilton Raethel Announces Retirement After Nearly a Decade Leading HAH; A special moment at the RPB9 Meeting in San Francisco, California, as colleagues came together to recognize and celebrate Hilton Raethel, President and CEO of HAH, on his well-deserved retirement; Janna Hoshide gave a presentation at the Future of Work 2027 Conf; RSVP for the HAH Gala; Sign up for the FREE Reducing Readmissions Through Effective Transitions of Care Webinar Series.

09/25/2026

A special moment at the RPB9 Meeting in San Francisco, California, as colleagues came together to recognize and celebrate Hilton Raethel, President and CEO of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, on his well-deserved retirement.

With heartfelt speeches, a thoughtful card, and warm wishes from colleagues and friends, Hilton was honored for his years of leadership, dedication, and service to Hawaiʻi’s healthcare community.

Colleagues also gathered for a group photo with Hilton as a special memento of the occasion and a lasting reminder of the friendships and memories shared over the years.

Wishing Hilton all the very best in this exciting new chapter. Congratulations and may your retirement be filled with happiness and well-deserved time to enjoy the things you love!

09/24/2026

Janna Hoshide, Vice President of Workforce Development at the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi, gave a presentation today at the Future of Work 2027 Conference highlighting HAH’s workforce development programs, the Health Learning Labs, and the Association’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s healthcare workforce pipeline.

Janna, along with two other outstanding individuals, was also a finalist for the Workforce Heroes award.

Congratulations, Janna, and to all of the Workforce Heroes for the important work you do to support and strengthen Hawaiʻi’s workforce!

09/22/2026

Healthcare Association of Hawaii CEO to retire after nearly a decade leading trade group.

Hilton Raethel on Tuesday announced he will leave his position as president and CEO of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii after nearly a decade leading the healthcare trade organization.

The HAH board will begin an extensive search for Raethel’s successor as he prepares to retire on Jan. 15.

Raethel’s departure marks more than 35 years in the healthcare industry, including nearly seven years as chief health officer of HMSA and 10 years as vice president of contracting at Hawaii Pacific Health, according to his LinkedIn profile.

He took the helm at HAH in May 2017, three years before the global pandemic altered healthcare's landscape. Raethel was instrumental in working with public and private leaders to direct Hawaii’s crisis response, according to insiders.

“Hilton leaves behind a legacy of exceptional leadership,” said Stephanie Nadolny, chair of the HAH board of directors and president and CEO of REHAB Hospital of the Pacific. “He has consistently grown the organization and built strong alliances on the local, state and federal level. He has made a profound impact on Hawaii’s full continuum of care,” she said.

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Hilton Raethel's tenure included advocacy work, workforce development initiatives, and partnerships across local, state and federal levels.

09/18/2026

TRUE held a podcast series with guest speakers Hilton Raethel from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Dew-Anne Langcaon from Vivia Cares, Jason Chang from The Queen's Health Systems, and Ian McLane from Perin Health.

The speakers discussed caring for Hawaiʻi’s kūpuna in a digital age. Watch the podcast

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09/18/2026

HAH Update - https://mailchi.mp/hah/hah-update-ap1r0jdf79 Dr. Daniel Murariu, Double Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon of Hawaii Aesthetics & Robotic Plastic Surgery is one of HAH's Hawaiʻi Healthcare Heroes!; HAH was honored on Thursday at the 2026 Hawaiʻi Excellence in Business Awards sponsored by Hawaii Business Magazine; RSVP for the HAH Awards & Scholarship Gala https://www.hah.org/gala; HAH is moving eff. Nov. 1 to 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 1717, ASB Tower.

09/18/2026

HAH was honored today at the 2026 Hawaiʻi Excellence in Business Awards sponsored by Hawaii Business Magazine and held at YWCA's Fuller Hall in downtown Honolulu.

This year’s honorees represent a wide range of industries that reflecting the ingenuity, resilience and commitment that define Hawaiʻi’s business community.

Also recognized at this event was one of HAHʻs Waiʻanae High School Health Learning Lab funders, UHA Health Insurance.

We’re grateful to be recognized alongside so many outstanding Hawaiʻi businesses and organizations. Mahalo to Hawaii Business Magazine and the YWCA for a wonderful celebration!

09/11/2026

HAH Update - https://mailchi.mp/hah/hah-update-asn9s0pze8 Yvonne Quidilla, RN from Kaiser Permanente is one of HAH's Hawaiʻi Healthcare Heroes; Hilton Raethel and others discuss caring for Hawaiʻi’s kūpuna in a digital age on TRUE podcast; Laulima Data Alliance, a subsidiary of HAH, is partnering with Juvare to expand bed capacity visibility to behavioral health and long-term care facilities; Effective Nov. 1 HAH is moving to 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 1717.

09/09/2026

Dr. Daniel Murariu, Double Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon of Hawaii Aesthetics & Robotic Plastic Surgery is one of HAH's Hawai'i Healthcare Heroes!

For Angela Wong, Dr. Murariu’s care went beyond medicine. He helped her reclaim her confidence, sense of peace and feeling of wholeness, reminding her of the person she thought she had lost.

Mahalo, Dr. Murariu, for not only treating your patients with exceptional medical care, but for going deeper, seeing and caring for the whole person. Your compassion, understanding and dedication remind us that true healing goes beyond treating an illness; it’s about helping patients feel whole again.