Announcements/Special Presentations Special Recognition — Mr. Tim Tindk, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, will recognize Harris Health's receipt of an Epic Charitable Fund Safety Net Grant from Fidelity Charitable.
Special Recognition - Dr. Asim Shah, Psychiatrist, Ben Taub Hospital, will recognize Harris Health's inclusion in a collaborative program with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, sponsored by a grant from the Greater Houston Community Foundation, to provide screening and treatment for youths and adults experiencing behavioral health issues following Hurricane Harvey.
Strategic Discussion Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Medical Staff Credentialing Process [Board Education] — Dr. Parikshet Babber
Discussion Regarding Selected Goals From "The Bridge to 2020" Harris Health System Strategic Plan 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System 2017 Medical Staff Engagement Survey Results — Dr. Parikshet Babber 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the Future State of the Hospitals — Dr. Nathan Deal and Dr. Alan Vierling 3. Discussion Regarding Harris County's Purchase of Riverside Hospital — Mr. George Mast 4. Harris Health System Conceptual Discussion Regarding Coordination of Care — Mr. George Mast
Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 85th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Board Review and Action Items A. Budget & Finance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(l)a. through A(l)kk.) -Mr. DeWight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System February 2018 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. MichaelNorby 3. Presentation of the 2017 Annual NAIC Filing for Community Health Choice, Inc. —Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Presentation of the 2017 Annual NAIC Filing for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. — Mr. Kenneth Janda
Joint Conference Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (March 2018) — Dr. David Robinson
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard — Dr. Parikshet Babber
Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Items
1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to Increase an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Parkland Health & Hospital System for the South Central Region 6 AIDS Education and Training Center By $7,500 for a Total Amount of $147,500, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part F to Provide State-of-the-Art Education, Consultation, and Support to Healthcare Professionals Treating HIV-Positive Patients for the Term July 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2018
— Dr. Jennifer Small
2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Grant Funding in the Amount of $101,620 from Warm Health Technology to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Implementation of PositiveLinks, an Engagement in Care Program for HIV-Positive Patients for the Term March 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018
— Dr. Jennifer Small
3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to Extend the Term of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and HarborPath, Inc. to Facilitate the Access of Uninsured Individuals Living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C and Chronic Complex Conditions to Life-Sustaining Medications Necessary for Their Treatment for the Term November 9, 2017 Through August 31, 2018
— Dr. Jennifer Small
4. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Point of Entry Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to Refer Patients to Harris Health System That Have Been Identified as HIV-Positive Through the Routine HIV Testing Program at Memorial Hermann Hospital System for the Term January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018
— Dr. Jennifer Small
5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement in the Amount of $47,125 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Houston Regional HIV/AIDS Resource Group, Funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services, to Provide an AIDS Drug Assistance Program Enrollment Worker at Harris Health System for the Term September 1, 2017 Through August 31, 2018 — Dr. Jennifer Small
6. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Nine (9) Educational Institutions — Mr. Omar Reid
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
7. Consideration of Approval to Revise the Harris Health System Post-Employment Benefits Policy for Retiree Healthcare - Mr. Omar Reid
8. Consideration of Approval to Add Ms. Virginia Delgado as a Member of the Harris County Hospital District 401K and 457(b) A
Governance Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding the Diligent Boards Electronic Board Portal — Ms. Nicole Street
VII. Executive Session A. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding an Agreement with The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Certified Application Counselor Designated Organization in a State in Which a Federally-Facilitated Exchange is Operating Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session - Ms. Mercedes Ijeal B. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding an Amendment and Restatement of Agreement Regarding Acquisition of Property and Operation of Parking and Retail Facilities with Textac Partners I, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Harris Health System's Lease Agreement with the Harris County Hospital District Foundation for Ben Taub Hospital's McDonald's, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding a Settlement Related to an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for Exchange of Eligibility Information and Access to Wage Record Information from the Texas Workforce Commission, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Consultation with the Count)? Attorney Regarding a Property Damage Claim Filed by Monroe Casco, Ltd c/o Wulfe Management Services, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal F. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Affiliated Medical Services for the Arrangement or Provision of Medical Services, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Board of Trustees G. Review and Discussion Regarding Strategies to Improve and Maximize Financial Performance and Budget Projections Under Provider Agreements, Network Relationships, and Other Strategic Means or Additional Lines of Business for Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.085 -Mr. Kenneth Janda H. Report by the Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session -Ms. Caroljnn Jones VIII. Reconvene IX. Adjournment
Announcements/Special Presentations Special Recognition — Mr. Tim Tindk, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, will recognize Harris Health's receipt of an Epic Charitable Fund Safety Net Grant from Fidelity Charitable.
Special Recognition - Dr. Asim Shah, Psychiatrist, Ben Taub Hospital, will recognize Harris Health's inclusion in a collaborative program with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, sponsored by a grant from the Greater Houston Community Foundation, to provide screening and treatment for youths and adults experiencing behavioral health issues following Hurricane Harvey.
Strategic Discussion Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Medical Staff Credentialing Process [Board Education] — Dr. Parikshet Babber
Discussion Regarding Selected Goals From "The Bridge to 2020" Harris Health System Strategic Plan 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System 2017 Medical Staff Engagement Survey Results — Dr. Parikshet Babber 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the Future State of the Hospitals — Dr. Nathan Deal and Dr. Alan Vierling 3. Discussion Regarding Harris County's Purchase of Riverside Hospital — Mr. George Mast 4. Harris Health System Conceptual Discussion Regarding Coordination of Care — Mr. George Mast
Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 85th Legislative Session, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Board Review and Action Items A. Budget & Finance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(l)a. through A(l)kk.) -Mr. DeWight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System February 2018 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. MichaelNorby 3. Presentation of the 2017 Annual NAIC Filing for Community Health Choice, Inc. —Mr. Kenneth Janda 4. Presentation of the 2017 Annual NAIC Filing for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. — Mr. Kenneth Janda
Joint Conference Committee Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (March 2018) — Dr. David Robinson
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Review and Discussion Regarding the Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard — Dr. Parikshet Babber
Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Items
1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to Increase an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Parkland Health & Hospital System for the South Central Region 6 AIDS Education and Training Center By $7,500 for a Total Amount of $147,500, Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part F to Provide State-of-the-Art Education, Consultation, and Support to Healthcare Professionals Treating HIV-Positive Patients for the Term July 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2018
— Dr. Jennifer Small
2. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Grant Funding in the Amount of $101,620 from Warm Health Technology to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Implementation of PositiveLinks, an Engagement in Care Program for HIV-Positive Patients for the Term March 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018
— Dr. Jennifer Small
3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Amendment to Extend the Term of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and HarborPath, Inc. to Facilitate the Access of Uninsured Individuals Living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C and Chronic Complex Conditions to Life-Sustaining Medications Necessary for Their Treatment for the Term November 9, 2017 Through August 31, 2018
— Dr. Jennifer Small
4. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Point of Entry Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to Refer Patients to Harris Health System That Have Been Identified as HIV-Positive Through the Routine HIV Testing Program at Memorial Hermann Hospital System for the Term January 1, 2018 Through December 31, 2018
— Dr. Jennifer Small
5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify an Agreement in the Amount of $47,125 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The Houston Regional HIV/AIDS Resource Group, Funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services, to Provide an AIDS Drug Assistance Program Enrollment Worker at Harris Health System for the Term September 1, 2017 Through August 31, 2018 — Dr. Jennifer Small
6. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Nine (9) Educational Institutions — Mr. Omar Reid
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
7. Consideration of Approval to Revise the Harris Health System Post-Employment Benefits Policy for Retiree Healthcare - Mr. Omar Reid
8. Consideration of Approval to Add Ms. Virginia Delgado as a Member of the Harris County Hospital District 401K and 457(b) A
Governance Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding the Diligent Boards Electronic Board Portal — Ms. Nicole Street
VII. Executive Session A. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding an Agreement with The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Certified Application Counselor Designated Organization in a State in Which a Federally-Facilitated Exchange is Operating Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session - Ms. Mercedes Ijeal B. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding an Amendment and Restatement of Agreement Regarding Acquisition of Property and Operation of Parking and Retail Facilities with Textac Partners I, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Harris Health System's Lease Agreement with the Harris County Hospital District Foundation for Ben Taub Hospital's McDonald's, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal D. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding a Settlement Related to an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for Exchange of Eligibility Information and Access to Wage Record Information from the Texas Workforce Commission, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal E. Consultation with the Count)? Attorney Regarding a Property Damage Claim Filed by Monroe Casco, Ltd c/o Wulfe Management Services, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal F. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Affiliated Medical Services for the Arrangement or Provision of Medical Services, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.085, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Board of Trustees G. Review and Discussion Regarding Strategies to Improve and Maximize Financial Performance and Budget Projections Under Provider Agreements, Network Relationships, and Other Strategic Means or Additional Lines of Business for Community Health Choice, Inc., Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.085 -Mr. Kenneth Janda H. Report by the Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session -Ms. Caroljnn Jones VIII. Reconvene IX. Adjournment