Cook County Health Board of Director's Meeting
September 29, 2023 Virtual and In-person Meeting CEO Israel Rocha, Chief Operating Officer, and staff presented departmental metrics and a third quarter update to Strategic Initiatives for the Cook County Department of Public Health. The Strategic Plan for 2023-2025 was introduced in April 2023 and critical ones were included in each area’s Metrics Review. Highlighted in CEO Rocha’s presentation to the Board was an update by Dr. Urjeet Patel, Interim Medical Director of the CCH Cancer Center, on the Cancer Center Service Line. The presentation reflected incorporation of the Strategic Initiatives introduced earlier in the year. With a Mission to provide the highest quality, integrated care across the cancer care continuum for the community served; to create a comprehensive cancer institute through clinical and operational leadership alignment to serve as a fundamental pillar of the Change Institute of Cook County Health with health equity, state of the art care, patient safety, clinical excellence, and patient-centered experience. The six areas identified to incorporate the Cancer Care Continuum were:
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Director Reiter talked of a future plan for a master RFP process where all 3 contracts will be consolidated into one contract. Ms. Amos expressed concern that without this plan, CCH Human Resources will be unable to maintain the recruiting activity needed for the Health System. CEO Rocha also noted that CCH’s Stroger Hospital has been named the #1 most racially inclusive hospital in Illinois and #2 most racially inclusive hospital in the nation by the Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Cermak Health Services earned accreditation by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). What to Watch for in the Future: A description of how the plan mentioned by Director Reiter for a master RFP process would work and whether it would address the issue of multiple contracts targeting one initiative. Observers: Peg Moster and Susan Avila – Finance Report
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Cook County Health (CCH) Board of Directors Meeting
August 25, 2023 - 9AM Board Action and Reports:
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Observed By: Susan Kern Cook County Health Board of Directors Meeting
June 30, 2023 Dr Rami Doukky presented an overview of the interventional cardiac services. In January 2023, a new Cardiac Unit opened. There are 13 beds. Also in January, the Watchman procedure was added to procedures performed. In May, Mitraclip was added. There was discussion on obstacles to overcome regarding the continued expansion of the unit and services. Committee Reports
The chair recognized the service of Director Dr Karen Kim who had resigned and moved to Pennsylvania. There was no public testimony at any of the committee meetings or at the Board of Directors meeting. Items to Watch for in the Future:
Directors absent- Deer, Bhatt Observer: Lisa Slankard Cook County Health Board of Directors Meeting
Friday May 26, 2023 Attendance: All Directors present except: Commissioner Dennis Deer, Karen Kim MD, and Robert Currie Overview of COVID_In person public meetings:
Board and Committee Reports: Link to Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 28, 2023
FHP: Family health plan: This is the historical TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Medicaid population – it is generally families – so children and parents. ACA: This is the adult expansion population that was covered under the Affordable Care Act that increased Medicaid eligibility as a percent of federal poverty level up to 133%. This is only adults. ICP: Integrated Care Program. This is individuals with high needs and/or disabilities. MLTSS: These are individuals that are covered under Medicare for most services with the exception of Long Term Services and Supports which are covered under Medicaid.
Report from Chair of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
Observer - Susan Avila Cook County Emergency Medicine Residency Program Accepts Top 17 of 1,300 Applicants This Year4/9/2023 Cook County Health Board Meeting
March 31, 2023 Virtual Meeting Emergency Medicine at Cook County Health remains one of the most competitive physician residency programs nationwide drawing from the brightest graduating medical students. Minority and underrepresented groups account for 16% of the internal medicine residency slots beginning with the 2023 class. Strengthening the multicultural diversity of primary care physicians (internal medicine, Family Practice) training at Stroger, Provident Hospitals and affiliated clinics is a priority of CCH’s DEI plan (diversity, equity & inclusion) Dr. Claudia Fegan, Chief Medical Officer, expounded.
Items to Watch for in the Future: Redetermination for CountyCare managed Medicaid plan members is likely to eventuate in decreased plan membership in the June 2023 Managed Care data, noted Aaron Galeener, Chief Administrative Officer for CountyCare. Observer - Susan Kern Cook County Health (CCH) Board of Directors Meeting
February 24, 2023 CCH Human Resources’ goal toward maximizing efficiency and decreasing the time in recruitment and hiring receives continuing support from outside consultants.
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Managed Care Committee
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