SSCR1634

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1634

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 641, 642

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 641 and 642, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Health Planning Council, West O'ahu Subarea

G.M. No. 641

FREDERICK SHAW,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and

G.M. No. 642

ANDREW ANCHETA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Frederick Shaw and Andrew Ancheta to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea.

FREDERICK SHAW

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Frederick Shaw for reappointment from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Kaiser Permanente, and three individuals.

Mr. Shaw currently serves as Senior Analyst of Medical Economics at Kaiser Permanente. Mr. Shaw has over thirty years of experience in healthcare finance, administration, and analytics, and previously worked as a Financial Analyst for Kaiser Permanente as well as in information technology and finance positions at AlohaCare, Hawaii Medical Service Association, and Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Your Committee notes that Mr. Shaw is an active community member and has held leadership positions in many organizations, especially on the Waianae Coast, including the Waianae Coast Community Mental Health Center, Waianae Coast Coalition for Human Services, Native Hawaiian Health Care Act Oahu Planning Committee, and the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. In his personal statement, Mr. Shaw indicated that he hopes to help provide independent evaluation of certificate of need applications and assist with the health services and facilities plan. Your Committee notes that Mr. Shaw has been serving as a member of the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea since 2014 and also served previously. Your Committee finds that Mr. Shaw's knowledge, leadership experience, and commitment to public service qualify him for reappointment to the Council.

ANDREW ANCHETA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Andrew Ancheta for reappointment from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Department of Health, and four individuals.

Mr. Ancheta serves as Operations Manager of American Medical Response for Oahu County and is an Emergency Medical Technician. Your Committee notes that Mr. Ancheta has over twenty years of experience in emergency medical services and currently is responsible for overseeing the American Medical Response's Communication Center. Mr. Ancheta has additional healthcare experience, including his previous work as a Clinical Research Coordinator for Radiant Research. Your Committee finds that Mr. Ancheta has demonstrated a dedication to public service, as evidenced by his service on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council and Hawaii Stroke Coalition. Your Committee notes that Mr. Ancheta has served on the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea since 2013 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members. In his personal statement, Mr. Ancheta indicated that he hopes to be part of the solution to decrease rising healthcare costs in the State. Your Committee finds that Mr. Ancheta's background, emergency medical services experience, and clear commitment to the community qualify him for reappointment to the 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