Announcements / Special Presentations Special Announcement Dr. Kimberly Monday, will recognize Dr. Mohammad Zare, Dr. Matthew Plummer and Dr. Stephen Greenberg for years of service to Harris Health System and its Patients
CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19, LBJ Infrastructure, Recent Activity at Harris County Commissioners Court Related to Harris Health System (Including Jail Health), and Special Announcements • Dr. Jason Chung, Named as Associate Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Utilization • Dr. Joseph Kunisch, Named as Vice President, Quality Programs • Monica Carbajal, Named as Vice President, Contracts Administration
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify 401K Plan Document Restatement Effective January 1, 2021 – Mr. Omar Reid 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System November 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Investment Report – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 4. Consideration to Approve Resolution Extending JPMorgan Letter of Credit and the Amended and Restated Fee Letter and Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement Related to the Series 2010 Bonds – Mr. Michael Norby B. New Consent Agenda Items for Board Consideration 1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings: • Board CEO Retreat – December 1, 2020 • Board Meeting – December 3, 2020 • Special Called Board/Budget Workshop – December 10, 2020 • Special Called Board Meeting – January 14, 2021 2. Consideration of Approval of an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Community Services Department to Provide Administration of Programs within Harris Health System – Dr. Glorimar Medina 3. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Investment Policy [Annual Accountability] – Mr. Michael Norby C. New Consent Agenda Grant Agreements for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreements (Items C1 through C3 ) (See Attached Grant Summary: January 28, 2021) D. New Consent Agenda Affiliation Agreements for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements (Items D1 through D3) (See Attached Affiliation Agreement Summary: January 28, 2021) E. New Consent Agenda Items for Information Only 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Kimberly Monday
Strategic Discussion Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update and Discussion Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Presentation by Health Management Associates (HMA) Regarding a Status Update on the Development of Harris Health System’s Strategic Plan – Dr. Roxane Townsend, Health Management Associates
C. Presentation Regarding Employee Engagement Survey Results – Mr. Nolan Miller, NRC Health D. Presentation Regarding Medical Staff Engagement Survey Results – Mr. Nolan Miller, NRC Health
General Action Items Item(s) Related to Quality Committee 1. Update on Status of Harris Health Quality Activities 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. John Foringer 3. Consideration of Acceptance of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. John Foringer
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A67) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: January 28, 2021) 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System December 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin
Item(s) Related to Community Health Choice 1. Consideration of Approval of the Reappointment of Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. (CHC) and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (CHCT), collectively “Community,” Board of Directors Based on Recommendations by Community’s Board of Directors – Ms. Lisa Wright and Ms. Taylor Cooper, Community Health Choice 2. Review and Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 Budgets for Community Health Choice, Inc. (CHC) and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (CHCT), collectively “Community” – Ms. Lisa Wright and Mr. Mark Van Elden, Community Health Choice 3. Notice to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees of the Transfer of $15,000,000.00 Between Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. and Community Health Choice, Inc. to Ensure the Sufficiency of Community Health Choice, Inc.’s Risk Based Capital – Ms. Lisa Wright and Mr. Mark Van Elden, Community Health Choice
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program A. Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for the Health Care for the Homeless Program 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 – Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine • Consumer Advisory Report
VIII. Executive Session A. Report Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §160.007, and Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §151.002 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, Including the Harris Health System Quality and Safety Performance Measures, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Consideration of Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. Ann Barnes B. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements, Including an Update on the CLIA Survey and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Employment Law Matters, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Mr. Omar Reid D. Consultation with Attorney Regarding QIPP (Quality Incentive Payment Program), Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Delegating Authority to President/CEO and Administration to Perform Due Diligence, Timely File Necessary Change of Ownership Paperwork and to Finalize the Consummation of QIPP with Up to Four Nursing Facilities, Subject to Final Approval of the Board of Trustees – Ms. Sara Thomas E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding GME Consortiums, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Ratification of Medicare GME Affiliated Group Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District D/B/A Harris Health System and Memorial Hermann Health System D/B/A Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center to Form a Medicare Affiliated Group for Purposes of Applying the Medicare Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Caps for Both Direct Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Indirect Medical Education (IME) – Ms. Sara Thomas & Mr. Michael Norby F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Employee Retention Matters, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Dr. Esmaeil Porsa G. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Executive Compensation, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 – Board of Trustees H. Discussion Regarding the Slate of Officers for the Harris Health Board of Trustees, 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 X. Adjournment
Announcements / Special Presentations Special Announcement Dr. Kimberly Monday, will recognize Dr. Mohammad Zare, Dr. Matthew Plummer and Dr. Stephen Greenberg for years of service to Harris Health System and its Patients
CEO Report Including Updates on COVID-19, LBJ Infrastructure, Recent Activity at Harris County Commissioners Court Related to Harris Health System (Including Jail Health), and Special Announcements • Dr. Jason Chung, Named as Associate Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Utilization • Dr. Joseph Kunisch, Named as Vice President, Quality Programs • Monica Carbajal, Named as Vice President, Contracts Administration
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify 401K Plan Document Restatement Effective January 1, 2021 – Mr. Omar Reid 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System November 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Investment Report – Ms. Victoria Nikitin 4. Consideration to Approve Resolution Extending JPMorgan Letter of Credit and the Amended and Restated Fee Letter and Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement Related to the Series 2010 Bonds – Mr. Michael Norby B. New Consent Agenda Items for Board Consideration 1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings: • Board CEO Retreat – December 1, 2020 • Board Meeting – December 3, 2020 • Special Called Board/Budget Workshop – December 10, 2020 • Special Called Board Meeting – January 14, 2021 2. Consideration of Approval of an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Harris County Community Services Department to Provide Administration of Programs within Harris Health System – Dr. Glorimar Medina 3. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Investment Policy [Annual Accountability] – Mr. Michael Norby C. New Consent Agenda Grant Agreements for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of Grant Agreements (Items C1 through C3 ) (See Attached Grant Summary: January 28, 2021) D. New Consent Agenda Affiliation Agreements for Board Approval 1. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements (Items D1 through D3) (See Attached Affiliation Agreement Summary: January 28, 2021) E. New Consent Agenda Items for Information Only 1. Harris Health System Council-At-Large Meeting Minutes – Dr. Kimberly Monday
Strategic Discussion Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives 1. Update and Discussion Regarding Pending State and Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Impacting Harris Health System – Mr. R. King Hillier
Presentation by Health Management Associates (HMA) Regarding a Status Update on the Development of Harris Health System’s Strategic Plan – Dr. Roxane Townsend, Health Management Associates
C. Presentation Regarding Employee Engagement Survey Results – Mr. Nolan Miller, NRC Health D. Presentation Regarding Medical Staff Engagement Survey Results – Mr. Nolan Miller, NRC Health
General Action Items Item(s) Related to Quality Committee 1. Update on Status of Harris Health Quality Activities 2. Review and Discussion Regarding the Notice of Appointments and Selection of New Service Chiefs – Dr. John Foringer 3. Consideration of Acceptance of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff Subject to Review of Files for Discussion – Dr. John Foringer
Item(s) Related to Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A1 through A67) – Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Jack Adger, Harris County Purchasing Office (See Attached Expenditure Summary: January 28, 2021) 2. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System December 2020 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby and Ms. Victoria Nikitin
Item(s) Related to Community Health Choice 1. Consideration of Approval of the Reappointment of Members to the Community Health Choice, Inc. (CHC) and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (CHCT), collectively “Community,” Board of Directors Based on Recommendations by Community’s Board of Directors – Ms. Lisa Wright and Ms. Taylor Cooper, Community Health Choice 2. Review and Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 Budgets for Community Health Choice, Inc. (CHC) and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. (CHCT), collectively “Community” – Ms. Lisa Wright and Mr. Mark Van Elden, Community Health Choice 3. Notice to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees of the Transfer of $15,000,000.00 Between Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. and Community Health Choice, Inc. to Ensure the Sufficiency of Community Health Choice, Inc.’s Risk Based Capital – Ms. Lisa Wright and Mr. Mark Van Elden, Community Health Choice
Item(s) Related to the Health Care For the Homeless Program A. Consideration of Approval of the Following Reports for the Health Care for the Homeless Program 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 – Dr. Jennifer Small and Ms. Tracey Burdine • Consumer Advisory Report
VIII. Executive Session A. Report Regarding Quality of Medical and Health Care, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. §161.032, Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §160.007, and Tex. Occ. Code Ann. §151.002 to Receive Peer Review and/or Medical Committee Report in Connection with the Evaluation of the Quality of Medical and Health Care Services, Including the Harris Health System Quality and Safety Performance Measures, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Consideration of Approval of Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff – Dr. Ann Barnes B. Report by the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Regarding Compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and Other Federal and State Health Care Program Requirements, Including an Update on the CLIA Survey and a Status of Fraud and Abuse Investigations, Pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code §161.032, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Carolynn Jones C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Employment Law Matters, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Mr. Omar Reid D. Consultation with Attorney Regarding QIPP (Quality Incentive Payment Program), Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Delegating Authority to President/CEO and Administration to Perform Due Diligence, Timely File Necessary Change of Ownership Paperwork and to Finalize the Consummation of QIPP with Up to Four Nursing Facilities, Subject to Final Approval of the Board of Trustees – Ms. Sara Thomas E. Consultation with Attorney Regarding GME Consortiums, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session, Including Ratification of Medicare GME Affiliated Group Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District D/B/A Harris Health System and Memorial Hermann Health System D/B/A Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center to Form a Medicare Affiliated Group for Purposes of Applying the Medicare Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Caps for Both Direct Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Indirect Medical Education (IME) – Ms. Sara Thomas & Mr. Michael Norby F. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Employee Retention Matters, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Ms. Sara Thomas and Dr. Esmaeil Porsa G. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Executive Compensation, Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.074 – Board of Trustees H. Discussion Regarding the Slate of Officers for the Harris Health Board of Trustees, 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 X. Adjournment