Announcements/Special Presentations Special Report from Dr. Paul E. Klotman, President and CEO, Baylor College of Medicine, and Dr. Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, President and CEO, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Special Recognition - Mr. Omar Reid, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, will recognize Harris Health’s ranking as the 4th Healthiest Employer in the 5000+ category by the Houston Business Journal.
Special Recognition - Mr. Omar Reid, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, will recognize the interns participating in the Harris County Precinct One Leadership Experience & Employment Program.
Special Recognition - Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will recognize Ms. Mercedes Leal for her years of service with the Harris County Attorney’s Office.
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)hhh.) 2. Consideration to Ratify an IGT Responsibility Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Health and Human Services Commission for Participation in the Network Access Improvement Program – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for May 2018 – Dr. David Robinson 4. Consideration of Approval to Fund the 5th Lease Year with India House Houston for the Sareen Clinic Located at 8888 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77031 at a Monthly Rate of $11,128.39 ($133,540.72/Yr.) for the Term December 1, 2018 Through November 30, 2019 – Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval to Fund the 3rd Lease Year with A-S 47-Jones-Cypress N. Houston, L.P. for the Cypress Health Center Located at 12340 Jones Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77070 at a Monthly Rate of $12,943.33 ($155,319.96/Yr.) for the Term July 15, 2018 Through July 14, 2019 – Mr. David Attard 6. Consideration of Approval to Fund the 3rd Lease Year with Hartman Highway 6, LLC. for the Bear Creek Health Center Located at 5870 N. Highway 6, Suite 108, Houston, Texas 77084 at a Monthly Rate of $13,311.08 ($159,732.96/Yr.) for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Mr. David Attard 7. Consideration of Approval to Fund the 2nd Lease Year with Petereit Investments, Inc. for the E.A. Squatty Lyons Health Center Located at 1712 First Street, Suites M & N, Humble, Texas 77338 at a Monthly Rate of $18,278.40 ($219,340.80/Yr.) for the Term October 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2019 – Mr. David Attard 8. Consideration of Approval to Convey a Non-Exclusive Utility Easement and Right of Way to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, 5656 Kelley Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77026 – Mr. David Attard 9. Consideration of Approval to Convey a Non-Exclusive Utility Easement and Right of Way to Level 3 Communications, LLC at Ben Taub Hospital, 1504 Ben Taub Loop, Houston, Harris County, Texas – Mr. David Attard 10. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Ten (10) Educational Institutions – Mr. Omar Reid 11. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Data Submission Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for the Term Beginning June 1, 2018 and Automatically Renewing on an Annual Basis – Dr. Nathan Deal 12. Consideration of Approval to Ratify First Year Sub-Award Funding in the Amount of $175,851 from Baylor College of Medicine to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for a Lung Cancer Screening Project for FY2019 for the Term March 1, 2018 Through February 28, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 13. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Funding of a Mid-Year Award in the Amount of $113,706 from the Women’s Health Services Division of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Family Planning Program for FY2018 for the Term September 1, 2017 Through August 31, 2018 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 14. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Funding an Additional Award in the Amount of $65,136 for a Total Amount of $933,622 from the Women’s Health Services Division of the Health and Human Services Commission to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program for FY2018 for the Term September 1, 2017 Through August 31, 2018 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 15. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $400,725 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, for Project Reach to Expand Behavioral Health Services in Ambulatory Care Services Clinics for the Term July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina
VI. 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 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 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. Discussion Regarding the Acquisition of Real Property Related to Casa De Amigos Clinic, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.072, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Ericka Brown F. Discussion Regarding Managing Attorney of the Hospital District Legal Office, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees VII. Reconvene
Board Review and Action Items Joint Conference Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (June 2018) – Dr. David Robinson 2. Discussion Regarding the Contract Monitoring Initiatives for the Extramural Coordination of Care Agreement with Signature Healthcare Services, LLC d/b/a Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital – Dr. Ericka Brown
Corporate Compliance & Audit Committee Items 1. Presentation of Harris Health System Financial Audits for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2018 – BKD, LLP Representatives 2. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Audited Financial Management Letter – BKD, LLP Representatives and Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017 – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System 401K Plan Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited Pension Plan Financial Statements and Required Supplementary Information as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 – Mr. Michael Norby 6. Consideration of Acceptance of the Audit Report on Federal and State Award Programs for the Year Ended February 28, 2018 – Mr. Michael Norby
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 and 86th Legislative Sessions, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together – Dr. Parikshet Babber
Budget & Finance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2018 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval to Revise a Payment in an Amount Not to Exceed $26 Million for the Contracted Services Specified in the Harris Health System Affiliation and Support Agreement with Affiliated Medical Services for the Term November 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2018 – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of Payment in an Amount Not to Exceed $40.8 Million for the Contracted Services Specified in the Harris Health System Affiliation and Support Agreement with Affiliated Medical Services (AMS) for the AMS Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2019 – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Presentation of the Q1 2018 NAIC Filing for Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 5. Presentation of the Q1 2018 NAIC Filing for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Cord Blood Bank Collection Agreement Between Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Dr. Parikshet Babber 2. Consideration of Approval to Acquire an Approximately 1.4145 Acres Out of a 3.0562-Acres Tract of Land Known as Restricted Reserve “A” of Bear Hunter Plaza at 0 Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449 – Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Investment Guidelines for the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan, Effective May 16, 2018 – Mr. Omar Reid 4. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Investment Guidelines for the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan, Effective May 16, 2018 – Mr. Omar Reid 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a $5,000 Service Budget Credit from Fidelity Investments, Based on Execution of the 27th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 401K Plan and Execution of the 12th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 457(b) Plan – Mr. Omar Reid 6. Consideration of Approval to Add Mr. Mark Van Elden as a Committee Member to the Harris County Hospital District 401K and 457(b) Administrative Committee, Effective August 15, 2018 – Mr. Omar Reid 7. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Mid-Year Award of $682,238 to Harris Health System from the Women’s Health Services Division of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Family Planning Program for FY2018 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 8. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Research Subaward Agreement in the Amount of $295,918 Between Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for the Term August 1, 2017 Through May 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 9. Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 1 in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 of the Grant Agreement Between Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services for Tuberculosis Prevention and Control for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Dr. Parikshet Babber
X. Miscellaneous Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Appointment of Members to the Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Governing Body and Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck Anne Clutterbuck XI. Adjournment
Announcements/Special Presentations Special Report from Dr. Paul E. Klotman, President and CEO, Baylor College of Medicine, and Dr. Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, President and CEO, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Special Recognition - Mr. Omar Reid, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, will recognize Harris Health’s ranking as the 4th Healthiest Employer in the 5000+ category by the Houston Business Journal.
Special Recognition - Mr. Omar Reid, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, will recognize the interns participating in the Harris County Precinct One Leadership Experience & Employment Program.
Special Recognition - Mr. George Masi, President and Chief Executive Officer, will recognize Ms. Mercedes Leal for her years of service with the Harris County Attorney’s Office.
Consent Agenda Items A. Recommended Committee Approvals 1. Consideration of Purchasing Recommendations Requiring Board Approval (Items A(1)a. through A(1)hhh.) 2. Consideration to Ratify an IGT Responsibility Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Texas Health and Human Services Commission for Participation in the Network Access Improvement Program – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Medical Executive Board Report for May 2018 – Dr. David Robinson 4. Consideration of Approval to Fund the 5th Lease Year with India House Houston for the Sareen Clinic Located at 8888 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77031 at a Monthly Rate of $11,128.39 ($133,540.72/Yr.) for the Term December 1, 2018 Through November 30, 2019 – Mr. David Attard 5. Consideration of Approval to Fund the 3rd Lease Year with A-S 47-Jones-Cypress N. Houston, L.P. for the Cypress Health Center Located at 12340 Jones Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77070 at a Monthly Rate of $12,943.33 ($155,319.96/Yr.) for the Term July 15, 2018 Through July 14, 2019 – Mr. David Attard 6. Consideration of Approval to Fund the 3rd Lease Year with Hartman Highway 6, LLC. for the Bear Creek Health Center Located at 5870 N. Highway 6, Suite 108, Houston, Texas 77084 at a Monthly Rate of $13,311.08 ($159,732.96/Yr.) for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Mr. David Attard 7. Consideration of Approval to Fund the 2nd Lease Year with Petereit Investments, Inc. for the E.A. Squatty Lyons Health Center Located at 1712 First Street, Suites M & N, Humble, Texas 77338 at a Monthly Rate of $18,278.40 ($219,340.80/Yr.) for the Term October 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2019 – Mr. David Attard 8. Consideration of Approval to Convey a Non-Exclusive Utility Easement and Right of Way to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, 5656 Kelley Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77026 – Mr. David Attard 9. Consideration of Approval to Convey a Non-Exclusive Utility Easement and Right of Way to Level 3 Communications, LLC at Ben Taub Hospital, 1504 Ben Taub Loop, Houston, Harris County, Texas – Mr. David Attard 10. Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreements Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Ten (10) Educational Institutions – Mr. Omar Reid 11. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a Data Submission Agreement Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for the Term Beginning June 1, 2018 and Automatically Renewing on an Annual Basis – Dr. Nathan Deal 12. Consideration of Approval to Ratify First Year Sub-Award Funding in the Amount of $175,851 from Baylor College of Medicine to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for a Lung Cancer Screening Project for FY2019 for the Term March 1, 2018 Through February 28, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 13. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Funding of a Mid-Year Award in the Amount of $113,706 from the Women’s Health Services Division of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Family Planning Program for FY2018 for the Term September 1, 2017 Through August 31, 2018 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 14. Consideration of Approval to Ratify Funding an Additional Award in the Amount of $65,136 for a Total Amount of $933,622 from the Women’s Health Services Division of the Health and Human Services Commission to Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program for FY2018 for the Term September 1, 2017 Through August 31, 2018 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 15. Consideration of Approval of a Grant Agreement in the Amount of $400,725 Between Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System and Baylor College of Medicine, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, for Project Reach to Expand Behavioral Health Services in Ambulatory Care Services Clinics for the Term July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2020 – Dr. Glorimar Medina
VI. 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 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 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. Discussion Regarding the Acquisition of Real Property Related to Casa De Amigos Clinic, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code §551.072, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Dr. Ericka Brown F. Discussion Regarding Managing Attorney of the Hospital District Legal Office, Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code Ann. §551.074, and Possible Action Regarding This Matter Upon Return to Open Session – Board of Trustees VII. Reconvene
Board Review and Action Items Joint Conference Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Credentialing Changes for Members of the Harris Health System Medical Staff (June 2018) – Dr. David Robinson 2. Discussion Regarding the Contract Monitoring Initiatives for the Extramural Coordination of Care Agreement with Signature Healthcare Services, LLC d/b/a Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital – Dr. Ericka Brown
Corporate Compliance & Audit Committee Items 1. Presentation of Harris Health System Financial Audits for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2018 – BKD, LLP Representatives 2. Discussion Regarding Harris Health System Audited Financial Management Letter – BKD, LLP Representatives and Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited Financial Statements as of and for the Years Ended February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2017 – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System 401K Plan Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 – Mr. Michael Norby 5. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System Audited Pension Plan Financial Statements and Required Supplementary Information as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 – Mr. Michael Norby 6. Consideration of Acceptance of the Audit Report on Federal and State Award Programs for the Year Ended February 28, 2018 – Mr. Michael Norby
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 and 86th Legislative Sessions, and the Harris Health System Legislative Platform. 2. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pending Federal Legislative and Policy Issues Affecting Harris Health System.
Performance Improvement & Patient Safety Committee Item 1. Discussion Regarding Updates from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer: Transforming Healthcare Together – Dr. Parikshet Babber
Budget & Finance Committee Items 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the Harris Health System May 2018 Financial Report Subject to Audit – Mr. Michael Norby 2. Consideration of Approval to Revise a Payment in an Amount Not to Exceed $26 Million for the Contracted Services Specified in the Harris Health System Affiliation and Support Agreement with Affiliated Medical Services for the Term November 1, 2017 Through June 30, 2018 – Mr. Michael Norby 3. Consideration of Approval of Payment in an Amount Not to Exceed $40.8 Million for the Contracted Services Specified in the Harris Health System Affiliation and Support Agreement with Affiliated Medical Services (AMS) for the AMS Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 Through June 30, 2019 – Mr. Michael Norby 4. Presentation of the Q1 2018 NAIC Filing for Community Health Choice, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda 5. Presentation of the Q1 2018 NAIC Filing for Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Mr. Kenneth Janda
Planning & Operations Oversight Committee Items 1. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Cord Blood Bank Collection Agreement Between Harris Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Dr. Parikshet Babber 2. Consideration of Approval to Acquire an Approximately 1.4145 Acres Out of a 3.0562-Acres Tract of Land Known as Restricted Reserve “A” of Bear Hunter Plaza at 0 Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77449 – Mr. David Attard 3. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Investment Guidelines for the Harris County Hospital District 401K Plan, Effective May 16, 2018 – Mr. Omar Reid 4. Consideration of Approval of the Revised Investment Guidelines for the Harris County Hospital District Employees’ Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan, Effective May 16, 2018 – Mr. Omar Reid 5. Consideration of Approval to Ratify a $5,000 Service Budget Credit from Fidelity Investments, Based on Execution of the 27th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 401K Plan and Execution of the 12th Amendment to the Fidelity Management Trust Company Agreement for the 457(b) Plan – Mr. Omar Reid 6. Consideration of Approval to Add Mr. Mark Van Elden as a Committee Member to the Harris County Hospital District 401K and 457(b) Administrative Committee, Effective August 15, 2018 – Mr. Omar Reid 7. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Mid-Year Award of $682,238 to Harris Health System from the Women’s Health Services Division of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Family Planning Program for FY2018 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 8. Consideration of Approval to Ratify the Research Subaward Agreement in the Amount of $295,918 Between Harris Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for the Term August 1, 2017 Through May 31, 2019 – Dr. Glorimar Medina 9. Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 1 in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 of the Grant Agreement Between Harris Health System and the Texas Department of State Health Services for Tuberculosis Prevention and Control for the Term September 1, 2018 Through August 31, 2019 – Dr. Parikshet Babber
X. Miscellaneous Item 1. Consideration of Approval Regarding the Appointment of Members to the Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Governing Body and Community Health Choice, Inc. and Community Health Choice Texas, Inc. – Ms. Anne Clutterbuck Anne Clutterbuck XI. Adjournment