April 13th – April 17th Some question need for Huston-Tillotson clinic as board mulls funding Posted: 6:16 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015 By Mary Ann Roser – American-Statesman Staff A […]
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Second option to fund Rio Grande medical school heads to committee Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 2:19pm CDT By Kimberly Reeves– Austin Business Journal http://m.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/abj-at-the-capitol/2015/04/second-option-to-fund-rio-grande-medical-school.html?r=full A bill approved last Wednesday for […]
Breaking news… March 30-April 3
Medicaid overhaul in Texas and Travis County draws federal scrutiny Posted: 5:13 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 By Mary Ann Roser – American-Statesman Staff Federal officials, specifically Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]
This Week in News, March 30-April 3
Medicaid overhaul in Texas and Travis County draws federal scrutiny Posted: 5:13 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 By Mary Ann Roser – American-Statesman Staff Federal officials, specifically Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]
Austin-Based Nonprofits and Government Agencies Receive Federally Funded Support
Austin-Based Nonprofits and Government Agencies Receive Federally Funded Support to Explore Innovative Funding Model for Early Childhood and Youth Development Austin/Travis County one of seven in U.S.—only Texas community—to receive […]
Central Health Holds Brackenridge Campus Community Forum Moderated by Senator Kirk Watson
Senator Kirk Watson moderated a half-day community forum today, providing the public with information about and a forum to ask questions regarding possible plans for repurposing Central Health’s Brackenridge Campus. […]
Friday in Austin: HHS Secretary Burwell to hold press conference on the Affordable Care Act
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell will hold a press conference on Friday, Feb. 13, at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the number of Austin residents […]
Central Health produces video series to spotlight health care system transformation projects
Central Health, in its role as the anchor entity for Regional Healthcare Partnership (RHP) 7, is producing a series of videos as part of the public stakeholder engagement process described […]
Central Health produces video series to spotlight health care system transformation
Central Health, in its role as the Anchor entity for Regional Healthcare Partnership (RHP) 7 is producing a series of videos as part of the public stakeholder engagement process described […]
Central Health Board of Managers Officers for 2015
The Central Health Board of Managers has approved its slate of officers for the 2015 calendar year. Serving will be: Chairperson Katrina Daniel. The City of Austin appointed Ms. Daniel […]
Central Health Names VP of Human Resources
Central Health is pleased to announce the hiring of Susan Willars as the Enterprise Vice President of Human Resources. In her role she will partner with executives across the Central […]
Central Health Board Approves Ground Leases for New Seton Teaching Hospital
The Central Health Board of Managers on Wednesday approved a landmark lease agreement that will help transform health care in Travis County by allowing for the construction of Seton Healthcare […]
Central Health hosts Learning Collaborative
Austin, Texas – September 17, 2014 – This morning, Central Health’s Learning Collaborative updated the public and representatives of Regional Health Partnership 7 (RHP 7) on projects made possible by […]
Central Health approves Affiliation Agreement with UT
Austin, Texas – July 7, 2014 – The Central Health Board of Managers on Wednesday approved the adoption of an Affiliation Agreement between The University of Texas at Austin, Central […]
Board approves Affiliation Agreement with UT
The Central Health Board of Managers on Wednesday approved the adoption of an Affiliation Agreement between The University of Texas at Austin, Central Health, and the Community Care Collaborative (CCC). […]
Central Health Board Approves Affiliation Agreement
The Central Health Board of Managers on Wednesday approved the adoption of an Affiliation Agreement between The University of Texas at Austin, Central Health, and the Community Care Collaborative (CCC). […]
Central Health celebrates start of Dell Medical School construction
Central Health Chairperson Brenda Coleman-Beattie, along with The University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers, Senator Kirk Watson, Seton Healthcare Family President & CEO Jesus Garza, and Dell Medical […]
Central Health celebrates start of Dell Medical School construction
Central Health Chairperson Brenda Coleman-Beattie, along with The University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers, Senator Kirk Watson, Seton Healthcare Family President & CEO Jesus Garza, and Dell Medical […]
Central Health encourages residents to enroll before March 31 deadline
Austin, Texas – March 19, 2014 – Elected officials and community leaders joined Central Health and United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX) today to encourage Travis County residents to enroll in […]
Get Connected to Coverage Press Conference
Get Connected to Coverage Elected officials and community leaders joined Central Health and United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX) today to encourage Travis County residents to enroll in a health […]
Central Health encourages residents to enroll before March 31 deadline
Get Connected to Coverage Elected officials and community leaders joined Central Health and United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX) today to encourage Travis County residents to enroll in a health […]
Central Health Board of Managers Officers
The Central Health Board of Managers recently named officers for the 2014 calendar year. Serving as Chairperson is Brenda Coleman-Beattie. The Travis County Commissioners Court first appointed Ms. Coleman-Beattie to […]
Central Health Board of Managers Officers for 2014
The Central Health Board of Managers recently named officers for the 2014 calendar year. Serving as Chairperson is Brenda Coleman-Beattie. The Travis County Commissioners Court first appointed Ms. Coleman-Beattie to […]
SEHWC Wall-Breaking Ceremony & Construction
Members of Central Health’s Board of Managers and management, community stakeholders, elected officials, and members of the community at large participated in the ceremony, which included a ceremonial wall breaking […]
Breaking Down Walls to Better Health Care: SEHWC Center Wall Breaking Ceremony
New comprehensive health and wellness services will soon be available to residents of Southeast Travis County. Central Health commemorated the start of renovation of the Southeast Health & Wellness Center […]
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Congratulations for Dell Medical School Dean
The University of Texas at Austin announced at a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Dr. S. Claiborne “Clay” Johnston as the inaugural dean of the Dell Medical School. Clarke […]
Central Health Congratulates Dell Medical School Dean
The University of Texas at Austin announced at a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Dr. S. Claiborne “Clay” Johnston as the inaugural dean of the Dell Medical School. Clarke […]
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Heidrick and Hudson Reappointed to Board
Central Health Board of Managers members Clarke Heidrick and Lynne Hudson will continue their service with the organization after being reappointed to new four-year terms last week. The Travis County […]
Board approves contract for SEH&WC
The Central Health Board of Managers approved a contract Wednesday with Bartlett Cocke General Contractors to provide Construction Management at Risk (CM@R) services for the new Southeast Health & Wellness […]
Secretary Sebelius Visits Austin
Central Health welcomed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to the CommUnityCare East Austin Health Center today. Secretary Sebelius spoke with several Central Texans who have successfully enrolled […]
Information Campaign for ACA Marketplace
Central Health has stepped up efforts to educate Travis County residents about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Board of Managers allocated $350,000 on Wednesday, […]
Sendero Health Plans Joins Marketplace
Central Health is pleased to announce that Sendero Health Plans has been declared a Qualified Health Plan under the new Affordable Care Act. Sendero, Central Health’s affiliated, local, non-profit health […]
Commissioners Approve FY14 Budget
The Travis County Commissioners Court today voted on separate measures to approve Central Health’s fiscal year 2014 budget and tax rate. According to the State Health and Safety Code Chapter […]
Board Approves Marketplace Outreach Funds
There are more than 200,000 uninsured residents of Travis County, and under the new Affordable Care Act a large number of individuals will require information and assistance navigating the new […]
Board Approves FY14 Budget
The Central Health Board of Managers took several steps to begin the new 2014 fiscal year, which starts on Oct. 1, at the regularly scheduled meeting last night. The board […]
Kuykendall Joins Board
The Central Health Board of Managers accepted Wednesday the appointment of William “Kirk” Kuykendall, J.D. to the board. The Austin City Council and Travis County Commissioners Court last week named […]
UMCB Ranked Nationally
U.S. News & World Report ranked University Medical Center Brackenridge second this week among all 32 acute care hospitals for adults in the greater Austin metro area. UMCB, owned by […]
Board Approves Contract Expansion Funds
The Central Health Board of Managers approved the organization’s largest ever healthcare services expansion at the board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, July 10. Approximately 9,500 more individuals will now have […]
Board approves contract for new SE Center
The Central Health Board of Managers last night approved a contract with O’Connell Robertson & Associates, Inc. for Architectural/Engineering (AE) services for the new Southeast Health & Wellness Center. This […]
New Teaching Hospital Approved
Central Health Board of Managers member Clarke Heidrick addressed attendees at a Seton Healthcare Family press conference on Tuesday, June 18th. The press conference announced the approval by Ascension Health, […]
Teaching Hospital Approved
Central Health Board of Managers member Clarke Heidrick addressed attendees at a Seton Healthcare Family press conference on Tuesday, June 18th. The press conference announced the approval by Ascension Health, […]
Board Approves Master Agreement
The Central Health Board of Managers approved adoption of the Master Agreement with Seton Healthcare Family, as well as ancillary documents, at their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 5. The […]
Central Health Awarded for Transparency
Central Health has been honored with a Silver Award from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, after applying for its Leadership Circle program last month. The program recognizes Texas public […]
Medical School Press Conference
The University of Texas System Board of Regents voted on Thursday, May 9 to fund the development of a new medical campus, including the Dell Medical School, in Austin. The […]
Director of Communications Hired
Central Health is pleased to announce Sarah Malm has joined its staff as the Director of Communications. Sarah is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communications, program […]
White Paper by Leading Health Care Organizations Cites Opportunity for Cancer Care in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – March 22, 2013 – Today, the LIVESTRONG Foundation, Central Health, the Shivers Cancer Foundation and Senator Kirk Watson announced the results of a white paper on the […]
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed in October 2012 challenging the validity of Proposition One. The Honorable Lee Yeakel on Thursday, January 31 signed and entered a Final […]
Board of Managers Update
On Tuesday, January 15, the Travis County Commissioners Court selected Guadalupe Zamora, M.D. to fill one of two vacant positions on the Central Health Board of Managers. Dr. Zamora is […]
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Board Canvasses Proposition 1 Ballot
The Central Health Board of Managers on Monday, Nov. 19 canvassed the ballot of the Nov. 6 election for Proposition 1, completing the final step to ratifying the election. Travis […]
Judge Rules on Prop 1 Ballot Language
U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel today denied the request for an injunction against canvassing of the ballots for Central Health Proposition 1. The judge found no reason to enjoin the […]
Proposition 1 Passed by Voters
Austin, Texas November 6, 2012 – Travis County voters passed Central Health Proposition 1 that raises its tax rate by 5 cents. The increase in the tax rate is expected […]
ATCIC Welcomed into CCC
The Community Care Collaborative (CCC) is Travis County’s new integrated delivery system – a multi-institutional, multi-provider system of healthcare envisioned to provide a coordinated continuum of services to low-income uninsured […]
CCC Eligible for Federal Funding
A major hurdle in the sprint to transform the healthcare system in Travis County was cleared today. Central Health learned late yesterday that the Community Care Collaborative (CCC), Travis County’s […]
Response to St. David’s Letter
Central Health Executives and Board of Managers were surprised and disappointed yesterday to receive a letter from St. David’s HealthCare President & CEO David Huffstutler declaring an end to a […]
Central Health Response to Lawsuit
In response to a lawsuit filed today against Central Health regarding Proposition 1 on the upcoming Nov. 6 ballot, Vice President of Planning and Communications Christie Garbe reported, “Central Health […]
Central Health receives grant
This year in the United States, more than 12,000 women will be diagnosed with new cases of cervical cancer this year, and 4,000 will die of the disease. Central Health […]
Board Votes to Hold Tax Election
The Central Health Board of Managers voted at their Wednesday, Aug. 15 regularly scheduled meeting to include an election for a five-cent property tax increase on the upcoming November ballot. […]
Community Relations Manager Named
We are pleased to announce the hiring of our new Community Relations Manager, Carlos Femat, who begins work this week. Previously the Director of Marketing for the Texas Higher Education […]
Director of Government Affairs Named
Central Health and CommUnityCare are pleased to announce that Ms. Ann-Marie Price has accepted the position of Director of Government Affairs for both organizations and will start in the role […]
Central Health Named Healthiest Employer
Central Health was named the Healthiest Employer in Central Texas among small businesses by the Austin Business Journal at an awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 24. The Austin Business Journal […]
New Health Center Links Academic Medicine
Austin, TX—February 20, 2012—Central Health and CommUnityCare will officially celebrate the grand opening of the newly-constructed North Central Health Center located at 1210 West Braker Lane on Tuesday, February 21, […]
Board Approves Contract with St. David’s
The Central Health Board of Managers approved on Wednesday, Jan. 18 a contract with St. David’s Medical Center to assume provision of services previously offered through the Austin Women’s Hospital […]
Board Names New Officers for 2012
The Central Health Board of Managers has named new officers for the upcoming 2012 calendar year. Beginning January 1, 2012, Rosie Mendoza will serve as Board Chairperson. Frank Rodriguez was […]
Central Health Convenes Healthcare Summit
Central Health, in partnership with the Austin Area Research Organization, has released a new white paper entitled Health and Health Care Trends & Innovations in Central Texas, which asks and […]
Board approves fiscal year 2012 Budget
The Central Health Board of Managers approved the organization’s fiscal year 2012 budget on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The Travis County Commissioners Court is expected to approve the budget on Tuesday, […]
Central Health is assigned a AAA rating from S&P in Procuring Financing for Health Center Projects
As expected, Central Health has obtained financing for two new health care facilities through the issuance of certificates of obligation. In addition, Standard & Poor’s assigned the organization a AAA […]
Dr. Coopwood receives award
The Austin Business Journal has recognized Dr. Thomas Coopwood, chairperson of the Central Health Board of Managers, with its prestigious Health Care Heroes Special Achievement Award. Dr. Coopwood received the […]
Central Health Ends Funding for Pregnancy Terminations
The Central Health Board of Managers voted to end funding for elective pregnancy termination services at the Board’s Thursday, Aug. 11 special called meeting. Central Health currently allocates approximately $450,000 […]
6/15 – Board Approves Mental Health Expansion
The Central Health Board of Managers voted to approve a service expansion with Austin Travis County Integral Care (ATCIC) to support additional inpatient mental health services and fund two new […]
Central Health Purchases VA Clinic
Central Health on Friday May 27 purchased the VA Austin Outpatient Clinic, including the 67,577 sq ft building on 6.83 acres and surrounding 3.5 acres of land, for $8 million. […]
Board Approves Service Expansions
The Central Health Board of Managers on Wednesday approved expansion of services with two existing contracted partners. The first expansion will increase the total annual contract amount for family medical […]
Lynne Hudson Appointed to Board
The Austin City Council has appointed Lynne Hudson to the Central Health Board of Managers. Ms. Hudson replaces outgoing board member Bobbie Barker, who announced her retirement last month. Ms. […]
Board Approves Service Expansions
The Central Health Board of Managers approved an expansion to its contract with Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) to provide additional primary care services. The amount of the increase […]
Rebecca Lightsey Appointed to Board
The Travis County Commissioners Court appointed Rebecca Lightsey, the executive director of Texas Appleseed, to the Central Health Board of Managers on Tuesday, March 15. Ms. Lightsey replaces Dr. Donald […]
1/28 – Katrina Daniel Reappointed to Board
Katrina M. Daniel, RN, was reappointed to a new four-year term on the Central Health Board of Managers by the Austin City Council on Jan. 27. Daniel was originally appointed […]
Board Expands Mental Health Contract
The Central Health Board of Managers approved on Wednesday an increase to the contract amount with Austin Travis County Integral Care (ATCIC). The $800,000 increase, bringing the total amount from […]
Central Health Votes to Create HMO
The Central Health Board of Managers on Thursday approved the formation of a Central Health funded health management organization (HMO). The board’s motivation for approving this program is to better […]
Health Center Expansion
The Central Health Board of Managers approved at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 5, a lease for additional clinical space at 6801 IH35 South. This new location supplements the […]
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