STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3895

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 553

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 553, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea

G.M. No. 553

RAHNIA BOYER, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Rahnia Boyer for service on the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.

Your Committee received no testimony for the nomination for the appointment of Rahnia Boyer.

Your Committee finds that Ms. Boyer's background and extensive experience in health care operations qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea. Your Committee notes that Ms. Boyer has nearly twenty years of leadership experience in the health care industry in Hawaii and Alaska, and therefore understands the need for strategic planning, transparent communication, and collaborative efforts in addressing the various issues relating to the provision of health care in rural settings. Ms. Boyer is currently the Executive Director at Lanai Community Health Center and Vice President of Village Health at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. Ms. Boyer has held leadership roles at various health care organizations, including serving as the Vice President of Workforce Development, Education Director, and Nicotine Control and Research Program Manager at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation and as the Chronic Care Active Management and Prevention Director at Norton Sound Health Corporation. Your Committee also notes that Ms. Boyer received a master's degree in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University. Furthermore, Ms. Boyer has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members through her previous service on the federally appointed Community Health Aide Program Certification Board in Alaska. Your Committee finds that Ms. Boyer's knowledge and expertise in health care management in rural settings will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Tri-Isle Subarea Health Planning Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Rahnia Boyer be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

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

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JOY A. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chair