What's Being Discussed

Approval of past meeting minutes from April 9, 2026 and August 13, 2026 (both open and closed sessions).
Disciplinary cases involving three physicians — Dr. Myron Mariano, Dr. Henry Lusane, and Dr. Derick Chae — who have reached settlement agreements before formal disciplinary petitions were filed.
Licensing applications for several physicians seeking permanent Hawaii medical licenses, as well as two emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
Continuing Medical Education (CME) waiver request from Dr. Sonny Saggar.
A proposal to allow out-of-state X-ray specialists (called B-readers) to remotely interpret silica-related chest X-rays for Hawaii workers, without holding a Hawaii medical license.
A proposal to update medical license application forms so that applicants are not required to disclose certain protected health information, in line with national medical board recommendations.
Policy discussions on improving the application review process, including when to request employment records beyond three years and how to verify medical school credentials.
A discussion on whether to limit how many times applicants can attempt certain medical licensing exams (USMLE Steps 2 and 3).
Disciplinary notices received from the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact involving five physicians licensed in other states.

Decisions Expected

Votes on approving past meeting minutes and settlement agreements for three physicians.
Approval or denial of new medical and EMT license applications.
Potential action on updating application forms and review procedures.
Appointment of a new advisory committee member for the Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).

Who Should Pay Attention

Physicians and EMTs with pending Hawaii license applications.
Healthcare workers interested in occupational health X-ray policies.
Medical professionals concerned about licensing exam attempt limits or CME requirements.
General public with an interest in physician oversight and consumer protection.