Title
Update on Independent Bank Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: April 2, 2019
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Barry Shelton, AICP, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• No action will be taken
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Robb Temple, Chief Governmental Affairs Officer for Independent Bank and representative of North Texas Family Health Foundation will provide an update on the proposed Federally Qualified Health Center.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Federally Qualified Health Centers are community-based health care providers that receive funds from the federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to provide primary care services in underserved areas. They must meet a stringent set of requirements, including providing care on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay.
• Federally Qualified Health Centers provide comprehensive services, including:
o Preventative Health Services
o Dental Services
o Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
o Transportation Services necessary for adequate patient care
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A