18 de octubre del 2017 Estamos conscientes de una demanda en nuestra contra. Nuestros abogados revisarán la demanda y responderán en el momento y lugar apropiado. Esperamos finalmente resolver esta […]
News
Central Health Statement in Response to Lawsuit Filed Oct. 18
Oct. 18, 2017 Our attorneys will review the lawsuit and respond at the appropriate time in the appropriate venue. We look forward to finally resolving this issue even if that […]
Central Health’s next chapter — a better health care system
Consider this: Central Health funded health care for more than 1 in 10 Travis County residents last year – providing vital services to people who are low-income and uninsured. The […]
¿Necesita un Seguro Médico? Central Health Está Listo para Ayudarle
(Austin) – Central Health está aumentando sus esfuerzos para que más personas en el Condado de Travis se inscriban en un seguro médico bajo la Ley de Cuidados de la […]
Need Health Insurance? Central Health is Ready to Help
(Austin) – Central Heatlh is ramping up Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment efforts in Central Texas and advising residents not to delay signing up for 2018 health insurance plans. The […]
Travis County Commissioners Approve Central Health’s 2018 Tax Rate and Budget
(Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court approved Central Health’s Fiscal Year 2018 tax rate and budget Tuesday, after the Central Health Board of Managers approved both Sept. 13. Per […]
Central Health Board of Managers Approves 2018 Tax Rate and Budget
Budget increases to fund safety-net health care (Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2018 tax rate and budget Sept. 13. Central Health […]
Budget Update Broadcast, 9/11/17
In fiscal year 2018, we will continue to increase access to health care services for residents of Travis County who are low-income and uninsured. Watch Central Health President & CEO […]
CommUnityCare, Dell Medical School, Central Health Setting Up Medical Clinic Inside Austin Mega Shelter
(Austin, TX.) – Medical teams from CommUnityCare Health Centers – funded by Central Health – and the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin are activating a […]
Auditor Reports “No Findings” After Reviewing Central Health-related Dell Med School Financial Transactions
The Report on Agreed Upon Procedures with respect to the Affiliation Agreement between Central Health, The University of Texas at Austin, and the Community Care Collaborative was presented to the […]
Central Health Provides Social Workers for Local Shelters as More Harvey Evacuees Arrive in Austin
(Austin, TX.) – With thousands more Hurricane Harvey evacuees expected to arrive in Austin, local emergency response officials asked Central Health to help supply additional social workers at area shelters. […]
Health Care Transformation & Innovation
Central Health’s Community Health Champions met at the Seton Administrative Offices on Aug. 16 to learn more about one of the most important elements of Central Health’s mission – health […]
Central Health Celebrates National Health Center Week
Community health centers, like our own CommUnityCare, serve more than 25 million Americans at more than 9,000 delivery sites nationwide, and one in every fifteen people living in the United […]
Central Health, Partners, Announce Health Care Improvements for Eastern Travis County
(AUSTIN, Texas) – Central Health and a coalition of community partners announced today their plans to increase health care access in Eastern Travis County through a series of short and […]
Community Investment Paying Off: More Dell Med Residents Working in Travis County
AUSTIN, Texas — Since the community voted to create the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin nearly five years ago, the number of medical residents working […]
Distinguished Central Health Leader Named Enterprise Chief Administrative Officer
(Austin) – Central Health announced Larry Wallace, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has moved into a new role as Central Health enterprise chief administrative officer (CAO), effective Monday, […]
Rideshare Plans in Works for CCC Pilot Project
A lack of accessible transportation limits a patient’s ability to receive the most appropriate level of care, at the appropriate time, in the best location. For this reason, the Community […]
Curing Hepatitis C and Expanding Gastroenterology
In Travis County, 500 patients have been cured of Hepatitis C, thanks to the Community Care Collaborative, Central Health’s partnership with Seton Healthcare Family. To date, with work funded through […]
July Message from Dr. Mark Hernandez, Chief Medical Officer
Hi all, Hope this note finds everyone well and that you’re finding ways to beat the heat this summer. Many of you are familiar with my philosophy that all clinical […]
Austin Regional Clinic Joins Sendero’s Network
All 53,000 members of Central Health’s Sendero Health Plans can now seek care with Austin Regional Clinic (ARC), one of the largest private primary and specialty care medical groups in […]
Judge Guy Herman Center Opens Its Doors
Central Health joined St. David’s Foundation, Integral Care, and over 100 community stakeholders on July 17 to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Judge Guy Herman Center for Mental Health […]
Community Care Collaborative, Dell Medical School and RideAustin partner to provide rideshare services to low income patients
Austin, TX – June 29, 2017 – A lack of accessible transportation limits a patient’s ability to receive the most appropriate level of care, at the appropriate time, in the […]
Spotlight on Patrick Decker, CCC Senior Architect
The Community Care Collaborative (CCC) Data Warehouse will add tremendous value to Travis County’s health care delivery system and to the people cared for by the CCC. The Warehouse adds […]
Central Health’s Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report is Now Available
The Central Health Board of Managers received the Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report on Wednesday, June 28. The report highlights and memorializes accomplishments over the previous fiscal year, as well […]
Unveiling CCC’s Strategic Plan 2018-20
The CCC’s vision is to create a healthcare delivery system that is a national model for providing high quality, cost-effective, person-centered care and improving health outcomes for the vulnerable population […]
A Message from our Partner | Dell Medical School at UT Austin
A new issue of REthink, Dell Med’s digital magazine, is online. Community members respond to this edition’s One Big Question: What if Health Care Worked?, and challenge their colleagues to […]
A Message from our Partner | Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
A new era of care begins at Dell Seton On May 21, the historic University Medical Center Brackenridge closed and a new era of health care began at Dell Seton […]
Organized Health Care Arrangement
The Organized Health Care Arrangement (OHCA) was created to support the exchange of longitudinal patient records and related information. It is a foundational activity, necessary to integrate Travis County’s safety […]
New locations for Seton clinics
Several clinics at the Clinical Education Center have moved. Most of the clinics are now located at: • Health Transformation Building (HTB) located at 1601 Trinity St., across Waller Creek […]
Collaboration aimed at long-term Alzheimer’s genetics, biomarkers study
Imagine being able to take a blood test that detects your risks of developing Alzheimer’s, and then getting a pill to prevent the disease from ever taking hold of your […]
Meet CommUnityCare Health Centers New CEO
The CommUnityCare Board of Directors hired Dr. Jaeson T. Fournier as its next Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Fournier began on June 5. He replaced George Miller who retired from CommUnityCare […]
Austin City Council Appoints New Member to Central Health Board of Managers
(Austin) – The Austin City Council voted to appoint Julie Oliver to the final vacant seat of the all-volunteer Central Health Board of Managers. Oliver is a health care finance […]
Brackenridge Campus Placemaking Workshop
What will the Central Health Brackenridge Campus become? What features and services will there be? How can this one development benefit our ethnically, culturally and socio-economically diverse community? These are […]
Central Health Gathers Community Feedback through Placemaking Workshop for Brackenridge Campus Redevelopment
What: Central Health and the Project for Public Places (PPS), an internationally recognized nonprofit planning and design organization with experience in Travis County, are hosting a visioning workshop about the […]
Austin City Council Appoints New Member to Central Health Board of Managers (UPDATED)
(Austin) – The Austin City Council voted unanimously to appoint Maram Museitif to the all-volunteer Central Health Board of Managers. Museitif is a public health and health care professional with […]
Central Health Brackenridge Campus Placemaking Workshop
Update: Registration is full. We are pleased to invite you to a visioning workshop about the future marketplace at the Central Health Brackenridge Campus. The marketplace may include a food […]
Central Health Helping Ensure Quality End-of-Life Care Possible for People Who Are Low-income and Uninsured
Pilot project approved with Hospice Austin (Austin) – A new pilot project in Travis County will ensure people who are low-income and uninsured can access quality end-of-life care. The pilot […]
Central Health Board of Managers Selects Finalist for President and CEO
Contract negotiations to begin immediately (Austin) – Following a special meeting Friday, the Central Health Board of Managers announced their finalist for president and CEO. After conducting a national search, […]
Montopolis Neighborhood Welcomes First Farm Stand at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center
One location offers farm produce, free cooking, nutrition, and exercise classes (Austin, TX.) — The Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center is welcoming the Montopolis neighborhood’s first-ever farm stand […]
Montopolis Neighborhood Welcomes First Farm Stand at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center
One location offers farm produce, free cooking, nutrition, and exercise classes (Austin, TX.) — The Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center is welcoming the Montopolis neighborhood’s first-ever farm stand […]
Community Invited to Meet Finalists for Central Health President and CEO
The community is invited to meet the two finalists for the position of Central Health President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). On Monday, April 3, and Thursday, April 6 from 4:30 […]
Central Health Sees 69 Percent Enrollment Increase in Health Care Coverage Program for Low-Income Travis County Residents
Local musicians say having insurance gives them peace of mind; allows them to focus on their crafts (Austin) – Despite political uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Central Health […]
Central Health, CommUnityCare and Seton Healthcare Family Partner on Specialty Care Improvements
Transition of four specialty clinics to community-based setting set for February (Austin) – Four specialty care clinics serving Travis County’s low-income and uninsured residents will transition in February to a […]
Four Developers Invited to Participate in Next Phase of Central Health Brackenridge Campus Redevelopment
(Austin, TX.) — Central Health announced today selection of four developers to participate in the next phase of the Brackenridge Campus redevelopment. Following the release of a Request for Qualifications […]
Breaking news… Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
Health care leaders launch council to promote industry, region’s health Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 By Dan Zehr – American-Statesman Staff Austin health care leaders have created an organization designed […]
Breaking news… Jan. 16-20
Redevelopment plans take shape for Downtown Austin UMCB campus Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2017 By Adela Uchida, KEYE Last Thursday night, Central Health held a public meeting to inform the […]
Central Health Hosts Brackenridge Campus Community Update and Input Meeting
What: Central Health invites community members and stakeholders to participate in a discussion and provide feedback regarding the Central Health Brackenridge Campus redevelopment in advance of two upcoming hearings before […]
Breaking news… Jan. 2-6
Austin one step closer to creating innovation zone Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2017 By Gigi Barnett, KXAN Austin’s Innovation Zone, a proposed health ecosystem anchored by the Dell Medical School […]
Breaking news… Dec. 26-30
Travis County health warriors wanted (VIDEO) Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 By KVUE Central Health is now actively recruiting for its next class of Community Health Champions and future health […]
Central Health Board of Managers Welcomes New Member
Abigail Aiken is new City-County Joint Appointment; Dr. Guadalupe Zamora Reappointed by County (Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court and the Austin City Council have approved the joint appointment […]
Public Hearing Scheduled for Central Health Performance Review / Central Health Presenta una Audiencia Pública Sobre Una Futura Evaluación de la Agencia
(Austin, TX.) — The Central Health Board of Managers will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 so that community members may provide comments and ideas […]
Central Health Board of Managers Appoints Interim President and CEO
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Mangers appointed Larry Wallace, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Central Health, to serve as interim President and Chief Executive Officer […]
Community Health Champions Celebrate Completion of Inaugural Class
Central Health in September reached a milestone in the inaugural year of the Community Health Champions program with a capstone workshop discussing the “Future of Healthcare in Travis County.” As […]
Central Health Offering Free Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Assistance Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1
What: Enrollment assistance for 2017 health coverage offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace Where: Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis Drive, Austin and other convenient locations throughout […]
Central Health Board of Managers Selects Recruitment Firm to Find New President and CEO; National Search Underway
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted Wednesday, Oct. 26, to hire executive recruitment firm B.E. Smith to undertake the national search for a new president and chief […]
Breaking news… Oct. 17-21
Forking up the cost for the uninsured Posted: Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 By Naxiely Lopez – The Hidalgo Monitor Last week, Central Health Executive VP and COO. Larry Wallace sat […]
Patricia A. Young Brown, President & CEO – Letter concerning her plans to retire from public service
The following was submitted to Central Health Board of Managers Chairperson Katrina Daniel on Oct. 3, 2016. A downloadable PDF is also available. October 3, 2016 Katrina Daniel, Chair Central […]
Central Health President and CEO to Retire at the End of the Year
(Austin, TX) – Patricia Young Brown, the only president and CEO in Central Health’s 12-year history, today announced she is retiring from public service at the end of the year.Young […]
Breaking news… Sept. 26-30
Johnston: Dell Medical School proving promise to help the vulnerable Posted: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 By S. Claiborne “Clay” Johnston – Special to the American-Statesman Although the Dell Medical School […]
Addendum 1 released for the Brackenridge Campus RFQ
2016.09.30_RFQ Addendum 1Addendum No. 1 September 30, 2016 Includes: Responses to questions submitted in writing from the pre-response meeting Questions asked but not answered from index cards during the pre-response […]
FY2017 Tax Rate Notice
THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR ’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE […]
Breaking news… Sept. 19-23
Lawmaker unveils vision for Austin State Hospital Posted: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 By Nicole Cobler and The Texas Tribune , KVUE Senator Kirk Watson and other state leaders are showing […]
Travis County Commissioners Approve Central Health’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and Property Tax Rate
(Austin, TX) —On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved Central Health’s fiscal year 2017 budget and property tax rate by a vote of 4-0. “We appreciate the […]
Breaking news… Sept. 4-9
Pay doctors to maintain health, not treat illness Posted: Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 By Chris Tomlinson- Houston Chronicle Houston’s Memorial Hermann Health System is working on overhauling the fee-for-service system […]
NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE
The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health conducted public hearings on September 7, 2016, and September 10, 2016 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the […]
Central Health and Dell Medical School Release 2016 Community Benefit Report
Officials from Central Health and the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin released the 2016 Community Benefit Report at the Sept. 7 Central Health Board of […]
Developers Invited to Participate in Central Health Brackenridge Campus Redevelopment
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Issued Thursday (Austin, TX) — Central Health today issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for developers interested in participating in one of the most exciting mixed-use […]
Brackenridge Campus RFQ
Central Health, a special-purpose taxing entity devoted to providing access to quality health care for qualified Travis County, Texas residents, is seeking proposals from prospective developers interested in a mixed-use […]
Brackenridge Campus RFQ pre-proposal meeting
Approximately 9:00am – 1:00pm Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 Dell Medical School’s Health Learning Building 1501 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701 –Download a Map Please RSVP no later than 3 […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE
The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding […]
2015 Fiscal Year Annual Report
Central Health’s 2015 Annual Report is now available. Learn about our numerous accomplishments over the past year, including progress on expanding primary and specialty care services, 1115 Waiver/DSRIP project success, […]
Breaking news… July 18-22
Texas Health Resources’ Joey Sudomir: How IT can boost organizational efficiency Posted: Wednesday, Jul 20, 2016 By Katie Dvorak – FierceHealthcare Joey Sudomir, CIO of the Arlington, Texas-based Texas Health […]
Breaking news… July 11-15
Researchers map hot spots for child maltreatment in Travis County Thursday, July 14, 2016 By Jane Wester – Special to the American-Statesman Using risk factors like poverty and lack of […]
Breaking news… July 4-8
Johnston: How Dell Med School’s first class will shape care in Austin Thursday, July 7, 2016 By Clay Johnston – Special to the American-Statesman Dean Clay Johnston goes into the […]
Join us for our Strategic Planning Community Forum
Central Health would like to invite you to join us for a community forum to discuss our strategic planning efforts for the years ahead. Attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Austin City Council appoints new member to Central Health Board of Managers
Austin City Council appoints new member to Central Health Board of Managers (Austin) – The Austin City Council approved the appointment of Charles Bell, M.D. to the all-volunteer, nine-member Central […]
Breaking news… June 13-17
Thousands of Low-Income Students and Adults Expected to Eat Free, Healthy Summer Lunches thanks to Sendero Health Plans and Central Texas Food Bank Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016 By Sendero […]
Breaking news… May 23-27
As More of Their Patients Move Outside the City, Healthcare Providers Have to Get Creative Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2016 By Syeda Hasan – KUT Austin’s rapid growth, higher cost […]
Breaking news… May 16-20
You can see the future of Austin health care at this annual luncheon Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 By Michael Barnes – American-Statesman Staff Seton recently held its Future of […]
Breaking News… May 9-13
Judge sides with House Republicans against health care law Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016 By Sam Hananel and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, AP/Statesman/WP In a setback for the Obama health care law, a […]
Breaking news… May 2-6
F.D.A. Imposes Rules for E-Cigarettes in a Landmark Move Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2016 By SABRINA TAVERNISE, The New York Times The federal government made a final ruling this past […]
Breaking news… April 18-22
Design Institute for Health applies creative design to health care challenges Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 By VERA BESPALOVA, The Daily Texan The Design Institute of Health’s executive director Stacey […]
Announcing the premiere of Central Health Stories
Ensuring all Travis County residents have access to health care is a 24/7 effort that occurs not only in hospitals and clinics, but also in homeless shelters and bridge underpasses, […]
Breaking news… April 11-15
Austin event combines tech, health care, venture capital Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 By Christopher Calnan, Staff Writer – Austin Business Journal The Dell Medical School has announced an upcoming […]
Breaking news… April 4-8
Central Health: A community can’t be affordable unless it’s healthy Posted: Saturday, April 2, 2016 By Patricia Young Brown – Special to the American-Statesman Central Health President and CEO Patricia […]
Central Health: A community can’t be affordable unless it’s healthy
This op-ed originally appeared in the Sunday, April 3 edition of the Austin American-Statesman Our Community is booming, and for many people this is a problem. A robust economy, […]
No foolin’ we’re getting Austin moving.
No foolin’ we’re getting Austin moving. Join the Mayor and the City of Austin, as they begin the 2016 Million Mile Month® AUSTIN (March 29, 2016) – In celebration of Million […]
Central Health @SXSW Recap
In continuing with our values of stewardship and collaboration, we jumped at the opportunity to tap into the creative energy that abounds at SXSW Interactive. With its myriad of attendees […]
Judge Guy Herman Center for Mental Health Crisis Care Breaks Ground
From our partners at Austin Travis County Integral Care Judge Guy Herman Center for Mental Health Crisis Care Breaks Ground First-of-its-kind center in Travis County will expand access to mental health […]
Breaking news… March 21-25
Austin metro area surpasses 2 million residents Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2016 By James Barragan – American-Statesman Staff According to U.S. Census Bureau numbers released this past week, the Austin […]
Austin Leaders Create Engine for Innovation in Health and Creative Industries
AUSTIN — Capitalizing on the healthcare transformation already underway in Austin, community leaders have created a new non-profit entity to foster the development of an Innovation Zone on the eastern […]
Breaking news… Feb. 29-March 4
Surgeon General Murthy to Austin: Try a little tenderness Posted: Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 By Mary Ann Roser – American-Statesman Staff In a recent visit to Austin, U.S. Surgeon General […]
Grand Opening of Largest, Most Modern Community Health Center in Central Texas Offers Innovative Approach to Better Health for Low-Income Residents
(Austin, TX) – The long-awaited completion of the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center (the Center) means residents from nearby Dove Springs, Montopolis and Del Valle neighborhoods now have […]
Breaking news… Feb. 1-5
Dell Medical School exec dishes on health care Innovation District, Austin startup scene Posted: Feb 4, 2016 By Greg Barr, ABJ Mini Kahlon, the No. 2 executive with the Dell […]
Central Health Board of Managers Adopts Brackenridge Campus Master Plan
(Austin, TX.) – The Central Health Board of Managers adopted the Brackenridge Campus Master Plan Wednesday, an important milestone in the ongoing planning process for the 14.3-acre site. The Brackenridge […]
Breaking news… Jan. 11-15
$1M Dell med school infusion aims to revamp physicians’ education Posted: Jan 13, 2016 By Will Anderson, Austin Business Journal Houston-based Episcopal Health Foundation has donated $1 million to the […]
Breaking news… Jan. 4-8
With health law sign-ups closing Jan. 31, administration seeks strong finish for 2016 Posted: January 7th, 2016 By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Reports indicate that 11.3 million people have enrolled […]
Austin City Council appoints new member to Central Health Board of Managers
On Dec. 17, the Austin City Council approved the appointment of Richard K. Yuen to the nine-member Central Health Board of Managers. The Council’s Health and Human Services Committee recommended […]
Breaking news… Dec. 7-11
Seton Health Plan and Cigna to Develop Innovative New Products for Health Care Delivery Throughout Austin and Waco Areas Posted: December 10th, 2015 By Business Wire Seton Health Plan, Inc., […]
Breaking news… Nov. 30 – Dec. 4
Seton Healthcare names exec to oversee growth south, east of Austin Posted: December 3rd, 2015 By Greg Barr, Managing Editor, Austin Business Journal Dr. Fausto Meza, previously the chief medical […]