Cook County Health (CCH) Board of Directors Meeting - June 26,2020
This meeting was held remotely with audio only available to observer. Public Comments
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Observed by: Michele Niccolai Meeting Length: 3 hours
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Cook County Health (CCH) Board of Directors Meeting - May 29, 2020
Virtual Audio Meeting due to COVID-19 shut down Public Comment:
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Observed by: Susan Kern, MD Meeting Length: 3 hours and 15 minutes Cook County Health (CCH) Board Meeting - February 28, 2020
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West Side United presented an overview of their plans. Six hospitals on the west side have joined together to address social determinants of health. The life expectancy on the west side is 16 years shorter than in the Loop that is just a couple miles away. They hope to halve the difference by 2030. They just completed a 1000-day plan and will be starting the next 1000-day strategic plan. They are convening with the community on March 5, 2020. Dr. Sharon Welbel, epidemiologist at Stroger and Dr. Kiran Joshi of CC department of public health presented a COVID-19 update. Cook County has testing capabilities and does not need to use CDC kits. CCH has been actively preparing for an influx of cases and have implemented a rapid identification plan and set aside 2 ER rooms for suspected COVID-19 cases that are not in proximity to other rooms. Over 1000 healthcare workers have already been trained. Board President Hammock report:
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Observer- Lisa Slankard Meeting Length: 2 hours 40 minutes then meeting went to closed session Cook County Health (CCH) Board Meeting
January 31, 2020 Reports to the Board: The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) - is at the command center for Chicago's coronavirus case, along with the Illinois State Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control. The CCDPH website has links for coronavirus and flu information. Cook County Health has been screening for coronavirus. CCDPH also presented their 2019 Quality Improvement Projects. These projects result from Planning, Testing, Study, Implementation. The goal of planning is to understand and analyze a problem, potential solutions are pilot tested, afterward studied/evaluated, then the new process is implemented. The 2019 CCDPH Quality Projects are:
Human Resources - starting out 2020 with approximately 526 vacant positions with 308 positions in the hiring process. They have a Position Control Committee that receives requests to hire. These requests must meet patient safety and quality standards, regulatory requirements, need to generate revenue and reduce expenses. If a position is approved by this committee, it goes for budget approval and then is posted on Taleo (the county's on line application site). CountyCare - as of 1/2/2020 has 318,000 members, 10.6% of members using CCH clinics. Next Level Health, a Managed Care Organization (MCO) only available in Cook County, was recently purchased by Molina Healthcare. Molina is increasing its presence in the county. Over the past year, CountyCare membership has held steady with its 31.5% of total CC Medicaid members. In 2019 there has been an overall drop in total Medicaid members, and CountyCare membership has followed this trend. Auto-assignment of Medicaid enrollees into MCO health plans happens when a member does not choose a health plan/primary physician within the specified time. CountyCare auto-assignment has been increased from 35% to 50% starting April 1, 2020 and is open-ended. This increase is a result of CountyCare's innovations, quality and housing program. The 2020 projected enrollment is 326,000 members. Quality and Patient Safety Committee - reports good results at the end of 2019 for decreased hospital acquired pressure injuries due to a focused nursing campaign. The aim is to sustain this decreased number with continuing preventive measures. Other Business:
Observed by Michele Niccolai Meeting Length: 2 hours and 30 minutes Outgoing Cook County Health CEO Begins Strategic Discussion On Self-Pay For Medical Services1/2/2020 Cook County Health Board Meeting - December 20, 2019
Following up on the 2020 budget deliberations and the very real issue of the increased cost for charity care, Dr. Shannon, presiding at his final board meeting before leaving the system, led a discussion on “self-pay” and how other major public hospitals across the country handle it. For purposes of discussion, self-pay is used in place of charity care. There was a 17% increase in year-over-year charges from FY 2018 to 2019 from $158 million to $185 million. The percentage of self-pay was 1.2% in 2018 but dropped to .4% in 2019. The largest service increases are: Radiation Therapy [75%], Family Practice [50%], Gynecology [33%] and Surgery [29%]. Comparisons of NY Health & Hospitals; Jackson Memorial [N. Texas & Oklahoma]; Parkland [Dallas]; and Grady [Atlanta]; self-pay plans were passed to the Board and include:
2. Kiosks with payment options 3. Training staff to collect/swipe cash or credit/debit cards This would be a major change in policy for CCH as well as culture. Several board members questioned whether the County Commissioners and President would accept this concept. President Hammock responded that the System should provide an analysis and recommendations so that both it and the County elected officials have a base to work from including possibly deciding to provide more revenue to CCH to handle charity care. Laurence Msall, President of the Civic Federation stated in public comments “The Civic Federation remains adamant in our support of this [volunteer] board…..” He also recommended that the System steer clear of initiatives that do not fit with its core strategy, but did not state what they might be. Observer - Diane Edmundson Meeting Length: 2 ½ Hrs. Cook County Health (CCH) Board of Directors Meeting
November 22, 2019 The vote by the Cook County Health Board to not renew CEO Shannon’s contract transpired after the Public portion of the Board meeting had adjourned and was reported by the media Friday afternoon November 22, 2019. Chicago Sun Times, Crain’s Chicago Business and WBEZ, NPR News Station reported that the Board named Debra Carey, deputy CEO, as Interim CEO beginning Jan. 1, 2020 while the Hospital System searches for a permanent replacement. Board Discussion
Observed by: Susan Kern, MD Meeting Length: 3 hours |
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