Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-544

• Department: means the department of health. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-542
• Durable medical equipment: means equipment that is considered a selected product under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies competitive bidding program that can stand repeated use; is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; is generally not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury; is appropriate for use in the home; does not contain any prescription drug; and is not considered to be a specialty item, equipment, or service. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 321-542