SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to approve the write-off of non-collectible patient accounts designated as charity care charges, in the estimated amount of $1,990,110.80, for services provided between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, in accordance with the Charity Care Policy under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Texas Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program (TASSPP). As a participant in this program, the City is eligible to receive an estimated reimbursement of $550,000.00 for charity care costs, with the final amount subject to the reduction percentage applied by the state. The effective date of this write-off is retroactive to September 30, 2024. Funds will be recorded under the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Ambulance Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Goal 7.1: Address the health needs of all residents in the region through collaboration and coordination among local, state, and binational entities.
Policy 7.1.1: Partner with local, state, and binational entities to prevent health-related problems through prevention programs and policies.
Goal 7.8: Improve access to medical care.
Summary of alignment: The proposed motion to authorize a write-off of $1,990,110.80 million in charity care charges under the Texas Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program (TASSPP) aligns strongly with the goals and policies of the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the action reflects the city's commitment to addressing the health needs of all residents through coordination with state agencies as articulated in Goal 7.1. By participating in a state-administered reimbursement program and applying an adopted charity care policy, the City of Laredo demonstrates compliance with Policy 7.1.1, which emphasizes preventive health initiatives and partnerships. Furthermore, the motion supports Goal 7.8 to "improve access to medical care" by eliminatin...
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