STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1315

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 513

 

 

 

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 No. 513, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Health Planning Council, West O'ahu Subarea

 

G.M. No. 513

PATRICE JACKSON,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Patrice Jackson to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Patrice Jackson from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Wahiawa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and five individuals.

 

     Ms. Jackson is currently a member of the faculty at Leeward Community College and Director of the school's Health Information Technology Program and Coordinator of Workforce Development.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Jackson has over thirty years of experience in health information technology and management, and has expertise in serving as the bridge between information, patients, and healthcare providers.  Ms. Jackson also provides consultation services in the field of health information, billing, and patient administration.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Jackson has several certifications in health information technology and is very skilled at analyzing data and determining fact.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Jackson is a member of several professional organizations and currently serves as President of the Hawaii State Chapter of the American Medical Billing Association.  In her personal statement, Ms. Jackson indicated that she is excited to use her experience in health information management to serve the community and advocate for consumers.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Jackson's knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service will greatly benefit the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair