STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2208

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 718

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 718, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Hawai'i Medical Board

 

G.M. No. 718

ANDREW FONG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Andrew Fong for service on the Hawaii Medical Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Andrew Fong from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, Inc.; Kaiser Permanente; and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Fong's experience, background, and dedication to public service qualify him for appointment to the Hawaii Medical Board as a physician member.  Your Committee finds that Dr. Fong has been a pediatrician with Hawaii Permanente Medical Group since 1998, currently serves as Kaiser Permanente's physician-in-charge of Hawaii island, and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.  In his role as physician-in-charge, Dr. Fong oversees clinical operations at Kaiser Permanente's Hilo, Waimea, and Kona clinics and has helped to create patient-centered care experiences for over thirty thousand members on Hawaii island.   Dr. Fong has also served on the credentialing committee for Kona Community Hospital.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Fong has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and his experience on the mainland and Hawaii island, including rural areas, will be an asset to the Hawaii Medical Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Fong be appointed to the Hawaii Medical Board based on his experience, background, and commitment to public service.

 

     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