Central Health Spotlight

Community Health Champion Awards

Join us in celebrating 20 years of providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to our community! With the 2024 Community Health Champion Awards, we recognize three outstanding individuals and organizations whose leadership and service have significantly impacted Central Health’s mission. These honorees embody the spirit of our work, and their contributions have left a lasting legacy in Travis County.

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What is Central Health?

Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a comprehensive, high-functioning healthcare system for residents with low income who need it most. The district’s Healthcare Equity Plan, adopted in early 2022, is guiding up to $700 million in investments to close the gaps that persist throughout the safety-net healthcare system – in primary care, specialty care, dental and behavioral health, hospital-based care, and post-acute transitions of care.

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The Medical Access Program (MAP)

The Medical Access Program (MAP) by Central Health is a local health coverage program that covers primary care, prescriptions, specialty care, and hospital care. MAP helps people get the healthcare they need.

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Recent News

Travis County Commissioners Unanimously Approve Central Health FY 2025 Budget

(Austin, TX) - The Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 24 to approve the Central Health fiscal year 2025 budget and tax rate. Citing unwavering support of the taxpayer-funded Travis County Hospital District’s mission, all five members voted yes. “I represent a community that lives 10 to 20…

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Central Health FY 2025 Budget: Investing in a Healthier Future

By Dr. Pat Lee Central Health President & CEO Dr. Patrick Lee speaking at Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, September 17. I am pleased to announce that the Travis County Commissioners Court has approved the Central Health fiscal year 2025 budget, marking another significant step in our ongoing commitment…

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Independent Performance Review of Central Health: No Violations of Law or Significant Deficiencies

Central Health President & CEO tells Travis County commissioners:We remain committed to “ongoing improvement and operational excellence.” AUSTIN – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, received a clean bill of health today (Tuesday, September 10), as Mazars USA presented its final report of its performance review to the Travis County…