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Brackenridge Hospital Restructuring & Funding

Wednesday, December 9, 1992 special called
  • Brackenridge Hospital's Future:

    Key reports were presented on plans to restructure Brackenridge Hospital and enhance health care coordination for low-income residents across Austin and Travis County.
  • Public Input on Health Reforms:

    Citizens provided comments and feedback regarding significant proposals to create a new Health Services Financing District and a Municipal Hospital Authority to manage Brackenridge Hospital.
  • New Hospital Management Considered:

    City and county officials engaged in a major discussion about establishing a "Health Services Financing District" and a "Municipal Hospital Authority" that would be responsible for leasing and operating Brackenridge Hospital.

Full Transcript

: FOUNDER SES" Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING December 09, 1992 TOWN LAKE CENTER 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; INCLUDING JOINT WORK SESSION BETWEEN THE MEMBERS OF THE AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL AND TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Austin City Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Nofziger. Judge Aleshire called to order the meeting of the Commissioner's Court, noting the presence of all its members. Mayor Pro Tem Urdy called to order the Austin/Travis County Health Oversight Committee, noting the presence of all members. Mayor Todd announced the purpose of the meeting was as follows: 1. To receive a report from the Brackenridge Hospital Restructuring Committee Report given by Chris Eakle. 2. To receive a report from the Health Care Task Force Report given by Kevin Reed. 3. To receive City Manager's analysis of Health Care Task Force and subcommittee's recommendations Discussion was held. 4. To hear presentation by Health and Human Services staff on coordination of health care services for indigent residents of Austin and Travis County Presentation was by Diana Borja. 5. 6. To receive citizen comments regarding the creation of a Health Services and Financing District and creation of a Municipal Hospital Authority to lease Brackenridge Hospital from the City of Austin. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Discussion/decision regarding creation of a Health Services Financing District and creation of a Hospital Authority Discussed. ADJOURNMENT 6:30 Ρ.Μ. - MINUTES 1 12/9/92