STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3630

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 781, 782

 

 

 

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. 781 and 782, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Radiologic Technology Board

 

G.M. No. 781

GARY ROPERT,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and

 

G.M. No. 782

EDWIN MURANAKA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Gary Ropert and Edwin Muranaka to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Radiologic Technology Board.

 

GARY ROPERT

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Gary Ropert from the Department of Health and one individual.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Ropert is presently a Manager and Director of Diagnostic Imaging at The Queen's Medical Center West Oahu and has previous work experience as a Manager and Director of Diagnostic Imaging and Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Wahiawa General Hospital.  Mr. Ropert is familiar with the workings of the Radiologic Technology Board, as he previously served as a Member of the Board, and has extensive experience in the areas of medical imaging computers, health care information systems, computed tomography, and general radiography.  In his personal statement, Mr. Ropert indicated that he hopes to better define the qualifications of those who perform computed tomography in the State.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Ropert's expertise in radiation safety and use of imaging equipment involving ionizing radiation, as well as his dedication to public service, will be great assets to the Radiologic Technology Board.

 

EDWIN MURANAKA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Edwin Muranaka from the Department of Health and six individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Muranaka is presently a Radiologist and Managing Partner of Hawaii Diagnostic Radiology Services, formerly known as Yeoh and Muranaka Radiology, and has practiced diagnostic radiology in Hawaii for nearly thirty years.  According to testimony, Dr. Muranaka is well-respected by his peers in the health care and radiology industry, continues to keep up with the latest advancements in technology, equipment, and techniques in radiology, and works and interacts with radiologic technologist students from Kapiolani Community College.  In his personal statement, Dr. Muranaka indicated that the credentialing and regulation of licensing of radiology technologists involved in diagnostic radiology examinations and nuclear medicine examinations are critical.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Muranaka's professional background as a radiology technologist, as well as his willingness to serve the public, will be great assets to the Radiologic Technology Board.

 

     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