I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Regular Board Meeting - May 28, 2015
Announcements/Special Presentations A. Special Recognition — Mr. George Masi, President and CEO, will recognize Ben Taub General Hospital for receiving the 2015 Mission: Lifeline® Gold Plus Receiving Center Award from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. l B. Special Recognition — Mr. George Masi, President and CEO, will recognize Dr. Robert Trenschel, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub General Hospital, for his years of service with Harris Health System. C. Special Recognition — Dr. Ericka Brown, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, will recognize the Triad Team from the Healthcare for the Homeless Program (HCHP), whose leadership resulted in three HCHP sites receiving recognition as Patient-Centered Medical Homes from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. D. Special Recognition - Ms. Diane Poirot, Vice President of Human Resources, will recognize the interns participating in the Harris County Precinct One Leadership Experience & Employment Program.
Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Consent Agenda Items [Consent agenda items may be pulled from this consideration for individual action or presentation.] Elvin Franklin, Jr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Items Related to Purchasing A(l). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] B. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Third Party Administrator Services Agreement with Community Health Choice, Inc. — Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Harris County for the Property Located at 2015 Thomas Street, Houston, Texas 77009 for the Thomas Street Health Center - Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Third Year of the Lease Agreement with Spring Branch Plaza, L.L.C. for the Property Located at 9801 Long Point, Houston, Texas 77055 for the Long Branch Health Center — Mr. David Attard 4. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Third Year of the Lease Agreement with Sepsa Precast Solutions Corp. for the Leasing of Space Located at 5503 N. Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449 for the Danny Jackson Clinic — Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Third Year of the Lease Agreement with India House Houston for the Property Located at 8888 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77031 for the Sareen Clinic — Mr. David Attard 6. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Third Year of the Lease Agreement with Bellaire Medical Plaza, SPE, LLC for the Property Located at 5420 Dashwood, Houston, Texas 77081 for the Robindell Clinic - Mr. David Attard 7. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Fourth Year of the Lease Agreement with Kynto Ventures, LLC for the Property Located at 6601 Tarneff Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 for the VaEbona Health Center — Mr. DavidAttard 8. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Fourth Year of the 2nd Five-Year Renewal Options of the Lease Agreement with Petereit Investments, Inc. for the Property Located at 1712 First Street, Suites M & N, Humble, Texas 77338 for the E.A. Squatty Lyons Health Center - Mr. David Attard 9. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas at Tyler (Master of Science in Nursing Program) - Ms. Diane Poirot 10. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program) — Ms. Diane Voirot 11. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the American Cancer Society (ACS) to Provide Cancer-Related Educational Resources and Referral Services Through the "ACS Patient Navigator Program" at Ben Taub General Hospital and Smith Clinic Sites - Dr. Ericka Brown 12. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Amended and Restated Harris County Hospital District Foundation Bylaws — Ms. Ruth Ransom 13. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Additional Award of $41,983 (For Total Amount of $717,449) to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System from the Department of State Health Services for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services for FY 2014-2015 - Ms. Loretta Hanser 14. Consideration of Approval of Engagements with Outside Legal Counsel for Legal Services Involving Healthcare and Reimbursement Matters, Employee Benefits and Immigration Matters — Ms. Mercedes Leal 15. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Audited Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended February 28, 2015 and February 28, 2014 - Mr. MichaelNorby 16. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Audited Pension Plan Financial Statements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 — Mr. Michael Norby 17. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System 401 (k) Plan Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 — Mr. Michael Norby 18. Consideration of Approval of the Audit Report on Federal and State Award Programs for the Year Ended February 28, 2015 — Mr. Michael Norby {End of Consent Agenda)
Board Review and Action Items Elvin Franklin, Jr. [All non-routine items that require discussion and/or action are presented in this section. Presentation and discussion should not exceed 5-7 minutes.] The following are non-routine review and/or action items that are presented directly to the Board: A. Action Items Related to the Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Community Health Choice for Network Access Improvement Program Participation — Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for Participation in the Network Access Improvement Program — Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the AT&T Telecommunications Services Contracts in the Estimated Amount of $974,274 for the Term July 1, 2015 Through June 30, 2018 (Three-Year Term) - Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Tim Tindle 4. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Returns R Us d/b/a Pharma Logistics, Ltd. for Reimbursement of Pharmaceutical Credits in the Estimated Amount of $183,433 for a One-Year Initial Term with Two (2) One-Year Renewal Options - Mr. DeWight Dopslauf B. Review and Action Items Related to the Planning & Operations Committee 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Merck Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Merck Patient Assistance Program - Mr. Michael Norby 2. Review and Discussion of the Forensic Nursing Services Program Update — Mr. Terry beeves and Ms. Stacey Mitc
Strategic Discussion Issues [All Harris Health System non-routine strategic discussion issues are placed in this section.] A. CEO Update - Ben Taub General Hospital Level I Trauma Center George Masi OR Expansion Funding Strategies B. Compliance Education - Part VII: Practical Guidance for Health Terry Reeves Care Governing Boards on Compliance Oversight [Board Education] C. Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives R. King Hillier 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 84th 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. 3. Discussion Regarding Supreme Court Case — King p. Burwell
Committee Reports 1. Joint Conference Committee a. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for June 2015 - Dr. Maya Suresh b. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (June 2015) - Dr. Maya Suresh
Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee a. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard — Dr. Fred Sutton 3.
Budget and Finance Committee TJ Tijerina, Jr. a. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2015 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. Michael'Norby b. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System First Quarter FY2016 Investment Report — Mr. Michael Norby c. Presentation of the May 2015 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. -Mr. Kenneth Janda
A. Report by 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 Section 161.032 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session — Mr. Terry Reeves B. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding 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. Fred Sutton J C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of Claims by Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates, P.A. and Memorial Pathology Consultants for Off-Site Services at Memorial Hermann, Pursuant to Tex. 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 Settlement of Claims by Texas Heart Rhythm Center, P.A. and St. Luke's Medical Group for Off-Site Services at St. Luke's Health System, Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal XII. Reconvene XIII. Adjournment
I. Call to Order and Record of Attendance II. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting Regular Board Meeting - May 28, 2015
Announcements/Special Presentations A. Special Recognition — Mr. George Masi, President and CEO, will recognize Ben Taub General Hospital for receiving the 2015 Mission: Lifeline® Gold Plus Receiving Center Award from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. l B. Special Recognition — Mr. George Masi, President and CEO, will recognize Dr. Robert Trenschel, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ben Taub General Hospital, for his years of service with Harris Health System. C. Special Recognition — Dr. Ericka Brown, Executive Vice President and Administrator, Ambulatory Care Services, will recognize the Triad Team from the Healthcare for the Homeless Program (HCHP), whose leadership resulted in three HCHP sites receiving recognition as Patient-Centered Medical Homes from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. D. Special Recognition - Ms. Diane Poirot, Vice President of Human Resources, will recognize the interns participating in the Harris County Precinct One Leadership Experience & Employment Program.
Consideration of Approval of Recommendations and Acceptance of Consent Agenda Items [Consent agenda items may be pulled from this consideration for individual action or presentation.] Elvin Franklin, Jr. Elvin Franklin, Jr. A. Items Related to Purchasing A(l). Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval A(2). Transmittal of Competitive Awards [For Informational Purposes Only] B. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Third Party Administrator Services Agreement with Community Health Choice, Inc. — Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Harris County for the Property Located at 2015 Thomas Street, Houston, Texas 77009 for the Thomas Street Health Center - Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Third Year of the Lease Agreement with Spring Branch Plaza, L.L.C. for the Property Located at 9801 Long Point, Houston, Texas 77055 for the Long Branch Health Center — Mr. David Attard 4. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Third Year of the Lease Agreement with Sepsa Precast Solutions Corp. for the Leasing of Space Located at 5503 N. Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449 for the Danny Jackson Clinic — Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Third Year of the Lease Agreement with India House Houston for the Property Located at 8888 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77031 for the Sareen Clinic — Mr. David Attard 6. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Third Year of the Lease Agreement with Bellaire Medical Plaza, SPE, LLC for the Property Located at 5420 Dashwood, Houston, Texas 77081 for the Robindell Clinic - Mr. David Attard 7. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Fourth Year of the Lease Agreement with Kynto Ventures, LLC for the Property Located at 6601 Tarneff Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 for the VaEbona Health Center — Mr. DavidAttard 8. Consideration of Approval of Funds for the Fourth Year of the 2nd Five-Year Renewal Options of the Lease Agreement with Petereit Investments, Inc. for the Property Located at 1712 First Street, Suites M & N, Humble, Texas 77338 for the E.A. Squatty Lyons Health Center - Mr. David Attard 9. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and The University of Texas at Tyler (Master of Science in Nursing Program) - Ms. Diane Poirot 10. Consideration of Approval of an Affiliation Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program) — Ms. Diane Voirot 11. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the American Cancer Society (ACS) to Provide Cancer-Related Educational Resources and Referral Services Through the "ACS Patient Navigator Program" at Ben Taub General Hospital and Smith Clinic Sites - Dr. Ericka Brown 12. Consideration of Approval to Amend the Amended and Restated Harris County Hospital District Foundation Bylaws — Ms. Ruth Ransom 13. Consideration of Approval to Accept the Additional Award of $41,983 (For Total Amount of $717,449) to the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System from the Department of State Health Services for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services for FY 2014-2015 - Ms. Loretta Hanser 14. Consideration of Approval of Engagements with Outside Legal Counsel for Legal Services Involving Healthcare and Reimbursement Matters, Employee Benefits and Immigration Matters — Ms. Mercedes Leal 15. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Audited Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended February 28, 2015 and February 28, 2014 - Mr. MichaelNorby 16. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System Audited Pension Plan Financial Statements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 — Mr. Michael Norby 17. Consideration of Approval of the Harris Health System 401 (k) Plan Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 — Mr. Michael Norby 18. Consideration of Approval of the Audit Report on Federal and State Award Programs for the Year Ended February 28, 2015 — Mr. Michael Norby {End of Consent Agenda)
Board Review and Action Items Elvin Franklin, Jr. [All non-routine items that require discussion and/or action are presented in this section. Presentation and discussion should not exceed 5-7 minutes.] The following are non-routine review and/or action items that are presented directly to the Board: A. Action Items Related to the Budget & Finance Committee 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Community Health Choice for Network Access Improvement Program Participation — Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for Participation in the Network Access Improvement Program — Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the AT&T Telecommunications Services Contracts in the Estimated Amount of $974,274 for the Term July 1, 2015 Through June 30, 2018 (Three-Year Term) - Mr. DeWight Dopslauf and Mr. Tim Tindle 4. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Returns R Us d/b/a Pharma Logistics, Ltd. for Reimbursement of Pharmaceutical Credits in the Estimated Amount of $183,433 for a One-Year Initial Term with Two (2) One-Year Renewal Options - Mr. DeWight Dopslauf B. Review and Action Items Related to the Planning & Operations Committee 1. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the Merck Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. to Participate in the Merck Patient Assistance Program - Mr. Michael Norby 2. Review and Discussion of the Forensic Nursing Services Program Update — Mr. Terry beeves and Ms. Stacey Mitc
Strategic Discussion Issues [All Harris Health System non-routine strategic discussion issues are placed in this section.] A. CEO Update - Ben Taub General Hospital Level I Trauma Center George Masi OR Expansion Funding Strategies B. Compliance Education - Part VII: Practical Guidance for Health Terry Reeves Care Governing Boards on Compliance Oversight [Board Education] C. Harris Health System Legislative Initiatives R. King Hillier 1. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System Activities in Austin Relating to Legislative/Regulatory Issues Impacting Harris Health System, the 84th 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. 3. Discussion Regarding Supreme Court Case — King p. Burwell
Committee Reports 1. Joint Conference Committee a. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for June 2015 - Dr. Maya Suresh b. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (June 2015) - Dr. Maya Suresh
Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee a. Review and Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Quality Executive Summary and Scorecard — Dr. Fred Sutton 3.
Budget and Finance Committee TJ Tijerina, Jr. a. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2015 Financial Report Subject to Audit - Mr. Michael'Norby b. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System First Quarter FY2016 Investment Report — Mr. Michael Norby c. Presentation of the May 2015 Financial Statements of Community Health Choice, Inc. -Mr. Kenneth Janda
A. Report by 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 Section 161.032 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, and Possible Action Upon Return to Open Session — Mr. Terry Reeves B. Report by the Chief Medical Officer Regarding 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. Fred Sutton J C. Consultation with the County Attorney Regarding Settlement of Claims by Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates, P.A. and Memorial Pathology Consultants for Off-Site Services at Memorial Hermann, Pursuant to Tex. 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 Settlement of Claims by Texas Heart Rhythm Center, P.A. and St. Luke's Medical Group for Off-Site Services at St. Luke's Health System, Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §551.071, and Possible Action Regarding this Matter Upon Return to Open Session — Ms. Mercedes Leal XII. Reconvene XIII. Adjournment