News Release

News releases issued to the press and other media, as well as other important announcements in chronological order.

Important Notice Regarding Board of Dental Examiners Dental Licensure Examination and Dental Hygiene Licensure Examination.

Revised As Of December 10, 2012

Naturopathic Formulary

Effective November 30, 2012

OAH November 2012 Press Release

 

DCCA Disciplinary Actions Through October 2012

 

News Release - Holiday Gift Cards Returns

Shoppers be aware of your rights before buying gift cards and gift certificates. Also know what stores can require for returns.

News Release - Hawaii Part Of Nationwide Avandia Settlement

Hawai'i will receive nearly $1.3 million as part of a nationwide settlement with the maker of the diabetes drug Avandia.

News Release - State Warning On Cosmetic Contact Lenses

As the Halloween season approaches, the Hawai'i State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is warning consumers about the risks associated with wearing cosmetic, non-corrective contact lenses that are purchased without a valid prescription.

DCCA Disciplinary Actions Through September 2012

 

News Release - Hawaii Real Estate License Renewals

 

Model Nursing Practice Act 2012

NCSBN model nursing act and model nursing administrative rules

Guidance Document for Pharmacists and APRN-Rxs for APRN-Rx Prescriptive Authority

 

News Release - Athletic Trainer Registration

 

Important Announcement To Athletic Trainers

 

News Release - Public Warned Of Phishing, Call Scam

 

News Release - RICO, OCP Hilo Office Moves

 

DCCA Disciplinary Actions Through August 2012

 

Public Notice - Health Forum on Benchmark Plan

DCCA is holding a public forum and presentation on the benchmark plan that will be a measurement for the Affordable Care Act plans in Hawai'i in the insurance exchange.

Janssen Pharmaceuticals to Pay $180M to Settle Deceptive Marketing Claims. Hawai'i to Receive Nearly $2.7 Million

 

DCCA Disciplinary Actions Through July 2012

 

State Obtains Preliminary Injunction Against Francha Services, LLC and Edna A. Franco for Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act Violations