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Introduction and conflict of interest waiver process for Dr. Espiritu
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Council Member Keith Powers begins the questioning by addressing the conflict of interest waiver process for Dr. Espiritu, who is seeking to join the board of H+H while currently working at a hospital. Dr. Espiritu explains that he has been in contact with the Conflict of Interest Board and H+H's general counsel, and will proceed with the waiver process if confirmed.
- Dr. Espiritu has spoken to the Conflict of Interest Board and H+H's general counsel
- The waiver process will move forward after confirmation
- This process ensures transparency and addresses potential conflicts for board members
Keith Powers
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Thanks so much.
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Thank you both for your testimony, and I wanna ask a few questions.
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I'll I'll offer an opportunity for for colleagues to ask questions as well.
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Wants to start with Doctor.
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Esperito Esperito.
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Esperito.
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You, I think, currently work at a hospital.
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You're now seeking to on the board of h and h.
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Have you have you sought out a waiver from conflict of interest board in order to serve on that?
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What have guidance have they given you?
Michael Espiritu
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I have I have spoke to the conflict of interest board last week.
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And they referred me to the general counsel, Andrea Cohen, at HHC.
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So I have been in contact there.
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They advised me to wait until the confirmation was complete before they would move forward with with creating a waiver.
Keith Powers
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So if we approve you, then you will get the
Michael Espiritu
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yeah.
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They would move forward with the waiver process.
