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: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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 of a provider agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to enroll the Harris County Public Health Clinics as facilities in the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP).
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Background and Discussion:
This request is to enroll additional Harris County Public Health Clinic locations in the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP). Currently, only the Humble, Southeast, and Mobile clinics are credentialed to provide services to Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid participants. Enrollment of new sites-including Sheldon Health Hub and East Harris-is essential to expand access to care and support future service plans. Credentialing with TMHP is the first step before further credentialing with the designated Texas Maintenance Organizations, ensuring all sites can provide and bill for Medicaid and CHIP services.
Expected Impact:
Credentialing all HCPH clinic sites with TMHP will ensure that any Medicaid and CHIP member can access services at their assigned clinic. This enrollment will streamline billing processes and improve service delivery, enhancing our ability to deliver high-quality care across the county. Ultimately, this initiative will expand access to essential services and benefit the community by supporting our broader public health mission.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):
Economy Initiative (Goal 3):
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O3: Increase utilization of health-related public benefits.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5):
Housing Initiative (Goal 6):
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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09/19/2023 |
178 |
Provider Agreement Executed for Baytown Dental Clinic |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel(Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: April 10, 2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): April 10, 2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Ericka Brown, MD, MBA, FACHE, Director of Community Health and Wellness Division, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): Agreement, Signature Page, Court Order