Indigent Healthcare
Central Health’s quest for Medical School accountability blocked by 2014 agreement
Board of Managers can’t get details on healthcare services medical school provides to patients at or below 200 percent of federal poverty level
The Travis...
Sunshine Brings a Different Decision
Story update: The Travis County Commissioners Court at 12:32pm Tuesday September 25, 2018, voted 5-0 to approve Central Health’s FY19 budget and tax rate.That provides...
Central Health Managers Ethics Questioned
Two members who voted against winding down Sendero Health Plans may not get to vote again
Investigative Report by Ken Martin
Part 13 in a Series
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Central Health Sponsorships Top $200,000
New spending list adds $88,000 to the total having no connection to indigent healthcare
Part 7 in a SeriesIt turns out that Central Health, the agency...
Dining and Shining on Taxpayer Dollars
Central Health, the Travis County agency that levies property taxes to pay for indigent healthcare, has spent more than $111,000 to sponsor various community events in fewer than four years. Much of that money put Central Health in the spotlight as it laid out cash for lavish galas at high-end hotels that included fine food, entertainment, and awards presentations.
Central Health’s Checkup Delivered
Consultants delivered a performance review ranking the agency average or above average in a half-dozen categories, compared with peers in both Texas and in other states, but pointed out numerous areas that need improvement.
Lawsuit Challenges Central Health Spending
Three Travis County taxpayers filed a lawsuit against the Travis County Healthcare District, dba Central Heath, complaining that property tax funds are being used for purposes not authorized by the Texas Constitution and state statutes.
Critic: Proposed Financial Policies ‘Pointless’
The Travis County Commissioners Court votes on financial policies that Central Health must follow in FY 2018.
