Central Health Spotlight

Black History Month

Nakia Smith

Black History Month, for Central Health Chief Compliance Officer Nakia Smith, is less about a single moment and more about responsibility. It is a time to reflect on leadership, accountability, and the impact of the work done every day.

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What is Central Health?

Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a comprehensive, high-functioning health care system for residents with low income who need it most. The district’s Health care Equity Plan, adopted in early 2022, is guiding up to $700 million in investments to close the gaps that persist throughout the safety-net health care system – in primary care, specialty care, dental and behavioral health, hospital-based care, and post-acute transitions of care.

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MAP (Medical Access Program)

MAP (Medical Access Program) by Central Health is a local health coverage program that covers primary care, prescriptions, specialty care, and hospital care. MAP helps people get the health care they need.

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