SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve a telepsychiatry consultation services agreement with US Televero Health PA located at 6101 W. Courtyard Drive, Suite 2-225, Austin, Texas 78730 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department - AOT Program in the total amount not to exceed $95,000 for the term August 01, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund - AOT Program Grant, contingent on grant funding availability.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating:
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 1: Improve access to health care services for all residents.
* Policy 1.1: Support and promote preventive health care services.
* Policy 1.2: Increase access to care for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals.
* Goal 6: Encourage psychological and emotional well-being.
* Policy 6.1: Coordinate with health care providers, psychologists, and researcher to provide therapy for community members.
* Policy 6.8: Continue to educate patients and family members on therapy, rehabilitation, and medications associated with mental health disorders.
Summary of alignment:
The approval of the telepsychiatry consultation services agreement with US Televero Health PA aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan's health priorities. It directly contributes to the objectives by increasing access to behavioral health services for individuals under court-ordered treatment, particularly benefiting those who may face barriers to in-person care such as lack of local psychiatric providers and transportation.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Motion to award a contract from August 01, 2024 through July 31, 2025 was approved by Council on July 22, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program wishes to contract with US Televero Health PA to be able to provide prescheduled psychiatric services via Televero Health EHR that result in in...
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