STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2858

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 580, 581, 582

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 580, 581, and 582, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Statewide Health Coordinating Council

G.M. No. 580	CLINTON YEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2019;
G.M. No. 581	EMMET WHITE, for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and
G.M. No. 582	FREDERICK SHAW, for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Clinton Yee, Emmet White, and Frederick Shaw to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

CLINTON YEE

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Clinton Yee from the Department of Health, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, The Queen's Health Systems, and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Yee's knowledge, background, and experience qualify him for reappointment to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Yee is presently the Corporate Controller for The Queen's Health Systems, a position whose responsibilities include overseeing and directing the operations of the finance department of The Queen's Health Systems, and has previous work experience as a Controller for Hawaii Pacific Health.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Yee has been serving on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council since 2012 and has an extensive background in finance and the health care industry.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Yee be reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his knowledge, strong financial background in the health care industry, and dedication to public service.

EMMET WHITE

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Emmet White from the Department of Health, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. White's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify him for reappointment to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.  Your Committee notes that Mr. White is presently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arcadia Retirement Residence and, over the past twenty years, has opened 15 Craigside, a continuing care retirement community, and established a foundation, two adult day care and day health programs, a home care and health service, and a senior living concept that enables seniors to live at home.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. White has served on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council since 2011 and has served on the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea for the past eight years.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. White be reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his experience, proven leadership, and commitment to serving the public.

FREDERICK SHAW

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Frederick Shaw from the Department of Health and four individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Shaw's knowledge, background, and willingness to serve qualify him for reappointment to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Shaw is presently a Senior Medical Economics Analyst at Kaiser Permanente and has prior work experience in health care finance, administration, and analytics.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Shaw has extensive experience serving the public as a member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council since 2014; a member of the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea from 2005 to 2012 and since 2015; and as a volunteer with various community organizations, such as the Waianae Coast Community Mental Health Center, Waianae Coast Coalition for Human Services, and Native Hawaiian Health Care Act Oahu Planning Committee.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Shaw be reappointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his proven leadership, background, and dedication to public service.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair