Special Recognition – Dr. Ericka Brown, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, will recognize Dr. Parikshet Babber for his years of service with Harris Health System.
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)hhh.) – Mr. Dwight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Fourth Quarter CY2018 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Investment Policy – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Yvonne Chu 5. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Mr. Art Morales, Member of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees to the Harris Health System Patient Safety Committee – Dr. Kimberly Monday 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 - Alvin Community College System 1330 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511 - Alvin Community College System 1330 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511 - Prairie View A&M University FM 1098 at L.W. Minor Street, W.R. Banks Building, Suite 115, Prairie View, Texas 77446 - Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne Street, GH-241, Houston Texas 77004 - Texas State University 601 University Drive, ENC 201, San Marcos, Texas 78666 - The University of Houston 3875 Holman Street, Garrison Room 104, Houston, Texas 77204-6015 - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 6901 Bertner, Office 664, Houston, Texas 77030 - The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Department of Physical Therapy, MSC 6247, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229 - The University of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1146 7. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health in an Amount Not Less Than $6,500,000 Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part A, to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and a Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2019 Through February 28, 2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 8. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Fourth Quarter Expense Report From January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Glorimar Medina 9. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program 2019 Annual Budget Report as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Glorimar Medina
Partnerships to Advance Our Transformative Model of Care Transformational Model of Care – Part III
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 86th 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.
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2018 Annual Report of the 401k and 457(b) Administrative Committee – Mr. Omar Reid 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2018 Annual Report of the Pension and Disability Administrative Committee – Mr. Omar Reid
Community Health Needs Assessment Commissioned by Houston – Based Foundations Including the Episcopal Health Foundation – Guest Presenter: Ms. Jessica Pugil, Founder, Working Partner
VIII. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 – Mr. Michael Hill B. 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 C. 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. Carolynn Jones D. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Parikshet Babber E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement Pertaining to the Reimbursement of Claims Pursuant to a Contract with OptumRx Administrative Services, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas F. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Governance Officer Performance Evaluations Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. § 551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees IX. Reconvene
Item(s) Related to Nomination 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Recommendation for the 2019 Slate of Officers for the Board of Trustees of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Mr. Lawrence Finder
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2018 Annual Report of the 401k and 457(b) Administrative Committee – Mr. Omar Reid 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2018 Annual Report of the Pension and Disability Administrative Committee – Mr. Omar Reid
Item(s) Related to Quality 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together – Dr. Parikshet Babber
Item(s) Related to Joint Conference 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Member of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2019) – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Revisions to the Record of General Surgery Clinical Privileges – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for February 2019 – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats
Item(s) Related to CEO Search and Selection Process 1. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Executive Search and Professional Recruitment Firm – Ms. Elena Marks
Miscellaneous Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Accept a No-Cost Extension Amendment to the Episcopal Health Foundation Texas Community-Centered Health Home Initiative Cohort Grant Awarded to Harris Health System – Ms. Karen Tseng 2. Consideration of Approval of an Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris Health System d/b/a Harris County Hospital District, The City of Houston, and Baylor College of Medicine to Participate in The City of Houston’s Advancing Collaboration to Eliminate Human Trafficking – Dr. Ericka Brown Anne Clutterbuck 3. Consideration of Approval of the Revised ASC at LBJ Governing Body Bylaws – Mr. Matthew Reeder and Ms. Nicole Streeter 4. Discussion Regarding the January 24, 2019 State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission Survey of the ASC Governing Body – Mr. Matthew Reeder 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019 Budgets for Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 6. Review and Discussion Regarding Community Health Choice, Inc., and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (collectively “Community”) Overview, Preliminary 2018 Year-End Financial Statement, and 2019 – 2021 Strategic Direction – Mr. Kenneth Janda
VIII. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 – Mr. Michael Hill B. 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 C. 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. Carolynn Jones D. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Parikshet Babber E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement Pertaining to the Reimbursement of Claims Pursuant to a Contract with OptumRx Administrative Services, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas F. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Governance Officer Performance Evaluations Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. § 551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees IX. Reconvene
VII. General Action Items B. Item(s) Related to Joint Conference 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Member of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2019) – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Revisions to the Record of General Surgery Clinical Privileges – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for February 2019 – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats X. Adjournment
Special Recognition – Dr. Ericka Brown, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, will recognize Dr. Parikshet Babber for his years of service with Harris Health System.
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)hhh.) – Mr. Dwight Dopslauf 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Fourth Quarter CY2018 Pension Plan Report – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Investment Policy – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. Yvonne Chu 5. Consideration of Approval to Recommend the Appointment of Mr. Art Morales, Member of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees to the Harris Health System Patient Safety Committee – Dr. Kimberly Monday 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 - Alvin Community College System 1330 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511 - Alvin Community College System 1330 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511 - Prairie View A&M University FM 1098 at L.W. Minor Street, W.R. Banks Building, Suite 115, Prairie View, Texas 77446 - Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne Street, GH-241, Houston Texas 77004 - Texas State University 601 University Drive, ENC 201, San Marcos, Texas 78666 - The University of Houston 3875 Holman Street, Garrison Room 104, Houston, Texas 77204-6015 - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 6901 Bertner, Office 664, Houston, Texas 77030 - The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Department of Physical Therapy, MSC 6247, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229 - The University of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1146 7. Consideration of Approval to Renew an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Public Health in an Amount Not Less Than $6,500,000 Funded Under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 Part A, to Provide Primary Medical Care, Psychiatric Services, Obstetric and Gynecological Care, and a Local Pharmacy Assistance Program to HIV-Positive Patients of Harris Health System for the Term March 1, 2019 Through February 28, 2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 8. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program Fourth Quarter Expense Report From January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Glorimar Medina 9. Consideration of Approval of the Health Care for the Homeless Program 2019 Annual Budget Report as Required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, which Provides Funding to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System to Provide Health Services to Persons Experiencing Homelessness Under Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act Health Care for the Homeless Program [Annual Accountability] – Dr. Glorimar Medina
Partnerships to Advance Our Transformative Model of Care Transformational Model of Care – Part III
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 86th 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.
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2018 Annual Report of the 401k and 457(b) Administrative Committee – Mr. Omar Reid 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2018 Annual Report of the Pension and Disability Administrative Committee – Mr. Omar Reid
Community Health Needs Assessment Commissioned by Houston – Based Foundations Including the Episcopal Health Foundation – Guest Presenter: Ms. Jessica Pugil, Founder, Working Partner
VIII. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 – Mr. Michael Hill B. 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 C. 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. Carolynn Jones D. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Parikshet Babber E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement Pertaining to the Reimbursement of Claims Pursuant to a Contract with OptumRx Administrative Services, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas F. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Governance Officer Performance Evaluations Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. § 551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees IX. Reconvene
Item(s) Related to Nomination 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Recommendation for the 2019 Slate of Officers for the Board of Trustees of the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System – Mr. Lawrence Finder
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System January 2019 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2018 Annual Report of the 401k and 457(b) Administrative Committee – Mr. Omar Reid 3. Review and Discussion Regarding the 2018 Annual Report of the Pension and Disability Administrative Committee – Mr. Omar Reid
Item(s) Related to Quality 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together – Dr. Parikshet Babber
Item(s) Related to Joint Conference 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Member of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2019) – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Revisions to the Record of General Surgery Clinical Privileges – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for February 2019 – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats
Item(s) Related to CEO Search and Selection Process 1. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Executive Search and Professional Recruitment Firm – Ms. Elena Marks
Miscellaneous Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Accept a No-Cost Extension Amendment to the Episcopal Health Foundation Texas Community-Centered Health Home Initiative Cohort Grant Awarded to Harris Health System – Ms. Karen Tseng 2. Consideration of Approval of an Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement Between Harris Health System d/b/a Harris County Hospital District, The City of Houston, and Baylor College of Medicine to Participate in The City of Houston’s Advancing Collaboration to Eliminate Human Trafficking – Dr. Ericka Brown Anne Clutterbuck 3. Consideration of Approval of the Revised ASC at LBJ Governing Body Bylaws – Mr. Matthew Reeder and Ms. Nicole Streeter 4. Discussion Regarding the January 24, 2019 State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission Survey of the ASC Governing Body – Mr. Matthew Reeder 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019 Budgets for Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 6. Review and Discussion Regarding Community Health Choice, Inc., and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (collectively “Community”) Overview, Preliminary 2018 Year-End Financial Statement, and 2019 – 2021 Strategic Direction – Mr. Kenneth Janda
VIII. Executive Session A. Discussion Regarding Financial Planning Information Related to the Negotiation Between the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 – Mr. Michael Hill B. 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 C. 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. Carolynn Jones D. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding the Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032 and Texas Occupations Code Ann. §160.007 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Parikshet Babber E. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement Pertaining to the Reimbursement of Claims Pursuant to a Contract with OptumRx Administrative Services, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas F. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Governance Officer Performance Evaluations Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. § 551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees IX. Reconvene
VII. General Action Items B. Item(s) Related to Joint Conference 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding Credentialing Changes for Member of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (February 2019) – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats 2. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Revisions to the Record of General Surgery Clinical Privileges – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for February 2019 – Dr. Joseph Garcia – Prats X. Adjournment