STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3507

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 532, 533

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 532 and 533, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea

G.M. No. 532	PAUL ROEDER, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 533	MAE PATRICIA LA CHICA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Paul Roeder and Mae Patricia La Chica for service on the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea.

PAUL ROEDER

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Paul Roeder from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Roeder's experience as a health care analyst and consultant, commitment to public service, and analytical skill set qualify him for appointment to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea. Mr. Roeder is currently a Senior Consultant with Kaiser Permanente. Prior to that, Mr. Roeder served as a Lead Consultant and Senior Analyst with Kaiser Permanente and a Research Associate with the Naval Postgraduate School. Your Committee notes that Mr. Roeder has over eight years of experience in health care, six of which have focused on local health topics. His educational background is in statistics, economics, and optimization theory, and he also possesses two years of legal training. Mr. Roeder earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics and a Master's of Science in Statistics from California State University.

Mr. Roeder indicated in his personal statement that he is eager to help his community and to take challenging health questions facing the State such as health care provider shortages, an aging population with increased care requirements, as well as exploring and addressing social determinants of health such as housing and economic uncertainty. Mr. Roeder has served on the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, as an intern member since September 2021 and is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of members.

Your Committee therefore recommends that Paul Roeder be appointed to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea based on his experience in health care analysis and commitment to improving the health of the community.

MAE PATRICIA LA CHICA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mae Patricia La Chica from the State Health Planning and Developmental Agency, AlohaCare, American Heart Association, Hawaii Children's Action Network Speaks!, Hawai‘i Public Health Institute, and five individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. La Chica's experience as a public health advocate, commitment to public service, and passion for improving the health of the community, qualify her for appointment to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea. Ms. La Chica is currently the Executive Director of the Office of Housing for the City and County of Honolulu. Prior to that, Ms. La Chica served as community and government relations manager for AlohaCare, Policy and Advocacy Director for the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute, and a policy analyst for the Governor. Your Committee notes that Ms. La Chica has authored key sections of the Hawaii State Health Care Innovation Plan and has co-authored several articles regarding public health. Ms. La Chica earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Ateneo de Manila University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.

Ms. La Chica indicated in her personal statement that her work in public health, health care, and social services has given her the relevant experience necessary to serve effectively on the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, and advocate for the health needs of Central and West Oahu. Your Committee notes that Ms. La Chica has served on the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea as an interim member since August 2021 and therefore is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the Council.

Your Committee therefore recommends that Mae Patricia La Chica be appointed to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea based on her experience in public health and commitment to the health and well-being of the community.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on 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 Health,

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair