SSCR1638

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1638

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 650, 660

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. 650 and 660, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Statewide Health Coordinating Council

G.M. No. 650

CHRISTOPHER SIBLEY,

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

G.M. No. 660

WILLIAM BAILEY,

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 Christopher Sibley and William Bailey to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

CHRISTOPHER SIBLEY

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Christopher Sibley for reappointment from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and The Queen's Medical Center.

Mr. Sibley currently serves as the Vice President of Alert Alarm Hawaii and has many years of experience in healthcare finance, policy development, market analysis, rate view, underwriting, and other areas of healthcare management. Previously, Mr. Sibley was the President of the Retina Institute Management Inc., Chief Financial Officer for the Retina Institute of Hawaii, and Business Planning Manager for the Hawaii Medical Service Association. Your Committee finds that Mr. Sibley is very actively engaged in the community, serving as chair of the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, chair of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, past President and Treasurer of Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise, and past President of Friends of Lyon Arboretum. In his personal statement, Mr. Sibley indicated that he hopes to assist the Council with updating the Health Services and Facilities Plan as well as an all payer claims database. Your Committee notes that Mr. Sibley has been serving as a member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council for many years and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members. Your Committee finds that Mr. Sibley's personal background, professional experience, and demonstrated commitment to public service qualify him for reappointment to the Council.

WILLIAM BAILEY

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of William Bailey for reappointment from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and three individuals.

Mr. Bailey currently serves as the General Manager for American Medical Response and is responsible for personnel management, business development, public relations, government relations, pre-billing oversight, accounts payable, fleet maintenance, and risk management. Your Committee notes that Mr. Bailey has over forty years of experience in the emergency medical services industry, thirty of which have included management experience. Your Committee finds that Mr. Bailey has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by his service on the boards of the Keiki Injury Prevention Committee, Military Assistance to Safety & Traffic, Hawaii Kids at Work, Inc., and Governor's Injury Prevention Advisory Committee. In his personal statement, Mr. Bailey indicated that he hopes to continue working to improve healthcare access, quality, and cost in Hawaii. Your Committee notes that Mr. Bailey has been serving as a member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members. Your Committee finds that Mr. Bailey's knowledge, extensive 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