STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3341

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692

 

 

 

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. 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, and 692, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Statewide Health Coordinating Council

 

G.M. No. 687

CREIGHTON LIU,

for a term to expire 06-30-2016;

 

G.M. No. 688

CREIGHTON LIU,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 689

ELAINE SLAVINSKY,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 690

JONAGUSTINE LIM,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 691

LAURA COLBERT,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and

 

G.M. No. 692

LEONARD LICINA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Creighton Liu, Elaine Slavinsky, Jonagustine Lim, Laura Colbert, and Leonard Licina to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

CREIGHTON LIU

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for appointment and reappointment of Creighton Liu from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Liu is presently the Director of Strategic Planning for Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., and has previous work experience as the Manager of Health Care Strategy and Analysis for the Hawaii Medical Service Association and Director of Strategic Planning and Projects for Kaiser Permanente Hawaii.  Mr. Liu is active in the community, as he currently serves as the Chair of the Plan Development Committee and Member of the Certificate of Need Review Panel for the State Health Planning and Development Agency.  Mr. Liu indicated in his personal statement that he believes in volunteerism as an important way to give back to the community.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Liu's background in strategic planning, as well as his dedication to public service, will be great assets to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

ELAINE SLAVINSKY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Elaine Slavinsky from the State Health Planning and Development Agency.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Slavinsky is presently a Registered Nurse and has past work experience as a Hospital Discharge Planner contracted with the Maui County Office on Aging; Program Director for the Alzheimer's Association, Maui; and Director of Nursing at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  She actively serves the community as a current Member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council and has previously served as Chair of the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.  Ms. Slavinsky indicated in her personal statement that she hopes to continue to provide input to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on her extensive experience as a Registered Nurse in many diverse areas of health care.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Slavinsky's experience in the health care industry, as well as her proven leadership, will continue to be great assets to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

JONAGUSTINE LIM

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Jonagustine Lim from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Lim is presently the President of LimPacific, Inc., and has past work experience as a Senior Information Technology Consultant for the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, China, and eGovernment Specialist for the Information and Communication Services Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services.  Mr. Lim is currently serving as the Chair of the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, and as a Member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.  Mr. Lim indicated in his personal statement that he believes it is a person's duty to serve the community and gladly volunteers his time and energy to serve others.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Lim's experiences in business, education, and volunteerism will allow him to be an asset to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

LAURA COLBERT

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Laura Colbert from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Colbert is presently the Chief Operating Officer at Chun Kerr LLP and has past work experience as a Business Consultant with St. Francis Healthcare System and Wahiawa General Hospital, Vice-President and Director of Operations for Liberty Dialysis-Hawaii, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Lanakila Rehabilitation Center.  Ms. Colbert has served the community in a variety of capacities, including serving on the Board of Directors and Development Committee for the Voyager School Foundation and Board of Directors for the Hawaii Health Information Corporation.  Ms. Colbert indicated in her personal statement that, having spent twelve years in the health care industry in various roles, she can bring a certain insight to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Colbert's experience in the health care field, as well as her dedication to public service, will be great assets to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

LEONARD LICINA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Leonard Licina from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Licina has been the Chief Executive Officer of Kahi Mohala Hospital since 2008 and was previously the Chief Financial Officer for twelve years.  He was also the Chief Operating Officer at the Mana Institute and Controller of the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific.  Since 1991, Mr. Licina has served as a Board Member for the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Hawaii Chapter, and since 2012, he has served as a Member of the State Health Coordinating Council.  With over thirty years in health care administration in Hawaii, Mr. Licina has a thorough understanding of the Hawaii health care system.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Licina's expertise in the health care industry, as well as his proven leadership, will be great assets to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

 

     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