Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to purchase 200 gift cards in various amounts as incentives to enhance tuberculosis (TB) patient adherence, improve treatment outcomes, and support Harris County's TB elimination efforts.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will utilize gift cards as incentives to encourage TB patients to adhere to their treatment regimens, attend medical appointments, and complete necessary testing. Given that TB treatment requires a prolonged medication course, financial and social barriers often impact adherence. Providing gift cards helps mitigate these challenges by addressing transportation costs, food insecurity, and other essential needs, ultimately supporting better health outcomes. This incentive program aligns with patient-centered care models and has been shown to improve treatment completion rates, reduce TB transmission, and prevent drug-resistant TB. To ensure effective implementation, HCPH follows strict guidelines for eligibility, funding allocation, and accountability, maintaining transparency and compliance with public health funding requirements. By integrating this strategy into TB control efforts, HCPH enhances patient engagement and contributes to the broader goal of TB elimination in the county.
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