STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1978

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 560, 561

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2023

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 560 and 561, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Statewide Health Coordinating Council

G.M. No. 560	JENNIE CHAHANOVICH, for a term to expire 06-30-2025; and
G.M. No. 561	JONAGUSTINE LIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Jennie Chahanovich and Jonagustine Lim for service on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council.

JENNIE CHAHANOVICH

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jennie Chahanovich from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and Hawai‘i Pacific Health.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Chahanovich's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership qualify her for appointment to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Ms. Chahanovich holds a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences and Health Care Administration and a Master of Business Administration in International Marketing. Since 2002, Ms. Chahanovich has served in numerous health care executive positions within Hawaii Pacific Health's multi-hospital system. Ms. Chahanovich is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wilcox Memorial Hospital and Chief Executive Officer of Kauai Medical Clinic. Ms. Chahanovich also previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Pali Momi Medical Center and Director of Respiratory Care and Rehabilitation Services for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children and Pali Momi Medical Center. In addition to her executive expertise, Ms. Chahanovich brings to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council experience in leadership roles on a number of professional and community boards, including those of the American Heart Association Hawaii Division, Hospice Hawaii, and Hawaii-Pacific Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Your Committee notes that Ms. Chahanovich has served as a member of the Health Planning Council, Kauai County Subarea, since 2016 and an interim member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council since 2022. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jennie Chahanovich be appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on her leadership experience, expertise, and commitment to public service.

JONAGUSTINE LIM

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jonagustine Lim from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and Hawai‘i Primary Care Association.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lim's knowledge, experience, and desire to serve his community qualify him to be appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Mr. Lim holds a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Sciences and a Master of Business Administration. For the past twenty-three years, Mr. Lim has provided consulting, project management, and computer networking support services to government, nonprofit, and private entities, including those within the health care industry, and currently serves as President of LimPacific, Inc. Mr. Lim's expertise in the field of information technology will strengthen the work of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, given the importance of accessible and secure electronic health information in the health care field. In addition to his professional career, Mr. Lim also regularly volunteers, including with Waianae CARE, Inc. and Aloha Medical Mission. Mr. Lim was also selected as a Pacific Century Fellow, Class of 2009. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lim previously served on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council from 2016 to 2020, serving as both Chair and Vice Chair, and has served as an interim member of the Council since July 2022. Your Committee therefore recommends that Jonagustine Lim be appointed to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council based on his proven leadership, background, and dedication to serving the community.

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

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JOY A. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chair