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In 2020, the Central Health Board of Managers began putting together a service plan to improve access to healthcare by building an equity-focused, comprehensive, high functioning, and affordable system of care to improve the health of the population in the economically challenged parts of Travis County. In 2022, Central Health approved a comprehensive Healthcare Equity Plan to best position to meet the evolving health-related needs of its population and work toward long-term solutions that maximize the use of community resources.
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As the hospital district serving Travis County, Central Health creates access to care and coordinates health care services so residents with low income have the opportunity to get well and stay healthy. In 2021 Central Health developed new primary care locations in underserved areas; expanded its network of specialty care providers; improved eligibility and health coverage enrollment services; and supported numerous Covid-19 response efforts. In 2021 Central Health returned to pre-pandemic levels of patients seen and treated.

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Travis County Commissioners Court Approves Central Health FY 2023 Tax Rate and Budget

September 27, 2022

$305m budget offers more healthcare access for Travis County Residents with low income (Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court voted to approve Central Health’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget and tax rate Tuesday. The $305,358,237 budget includes more than $290 million for healthcare delivery, a $90.5 million increase over…

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Construction Underway at Del Valle, Hornsby Bend Sites

September 22, 2022

New Health & Wellness Facilities Will Serve Eastern Travis County (Austin) – Construction has begun on Central Health’s new Health & Wellness Centers that will serve patients in Eastern Travis County beginning next year. After completing the permitting process, construction began this week on the new health and wellness centers…

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Central Health Board of Managers Approves FY 2023 Budget, Tax Rate

September 8, 2022

[caption id="attachment_170273" align="alignright" width="300"] CLICK for larger version[/caption] (AUSTIN) – The Central Health Board of Managers approved its Fiscal Year 2023 budget and tax rate Wednesday night that will lower property taxes for some Travis County residents, while expanding healthcare services for people with low income. These expansions are the…

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