http://www.lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/index en vcalderon@lahealthaction.org Copyright 2012 2012-05-16T22:04:34-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/3832/ Memorandum to the Board of Supervisors notifying them of the request to to allow Garter, Inc. to continue assisting with the selection of an appropriate electronic health record (EHR) vendor for L.A. County DHS. Health Care Delivery Systems, L.A. County DHS Governance 2012-01-10T22:10:33-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/2947/ Memorandum from the L.A. County CEO to the Board of Supervisors providing an update on progress towards the formation of a Special Committee on Health Care Reform Guidelines. The initial framework has been established by the Interim Director of Health Services and the CEO, with detailed work being delayed until the arrival of the new Director of Health Services in January 2011. An update will be available in March 2011. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Outreach, Enrollment, Retention and Utilization, Health Care Reform and Expansion, Health Care Delivery Systems, L.A. County DHS Governance 2010-11-30T21:10:41-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/2928/ Memorandum from L.A. County DHS to the Board of Supervisors on the passage of the California 1115 Waiver and how to implement provisions in Los Angeles County. Included in the memorandum are key components of the California § 1115 Waiver and the implications for Los Angeles County. Other topics in the memorandum include information regarding funding negotiations and necessary Waiver implementation efforts. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Public Health Insurance Coverage Programs, Outreach, Enrollment, Retention and Utilization, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver, Understanding the Waiver, Coverage Initiative, L.A. County Documents, L.A. County DHS Governance 2010-11-30T20:37:02-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/2929/ Board of Supervisors motion by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and amendment by Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky on maximizing the L.A. County's public health systems transformation through California's recently approved $10 billion Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver. It directs the L.A. County Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) to report to the Board of Supervisors 30 days with its plan to implement the Waiver and monthly thereafter. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Health Care Delivery Systems, Governance, Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver, L.A. County DHS Governance 2010-11-16T21:49:13-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/1739/ This report analyzes the LA County structural change that took effect on April 26, 2007 that created a CEO office to handle daily administrative authority so that the Board of Supervisors could devote more time to explore emergent and/or problematic policy issues. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2008-07-03T19:24:35-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/1481/ Organizational chart of January 28, 2008, that outlines the goals and staff leaders of each team within the CEO's office and includes their contact information. Health Insurance and Coverage Programs, Health Care Delivery Systems, Health Status and Issues, L.A. County DHS Governance, Children's Health and Coverage 2008-02-04T22:24:31-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/1146/ Memorandum describing the change in authority, responsibility and organizational structure in L.A. County's CEO (formerly the CAO) as approved by the Board of Supervisors in March 2007. Governance, L.A. County DHS Governance 2007-07-03T21:28:32-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/1616/ Issue brief on effective governance by boards for public hospitals and health systems considering the special legal, regulatory, and political pressures. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2007-06-01T20:03:27-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/1104/ Letter to the Board of Supervisors providing information on the new, interim system of administrative governance for L.A. County and requesting ordinance approvals to change the department name to "department of the chief executive officer" as well as add new positions. Governance, L.A. County DHS Governance 2007-05-16T17:32:26-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/954/ Document summarizing four governance options considered by L.A. County - health commission, health authority, non-profit public benefit corporation and health district - and providing a side-by-side comparison by various criteria. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2007-01-19T21:24:21-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/953/ Document summarizing reports on alternative governance systems for L.A. County Department of Health Services (DHS). Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2007-01-19T21:14:01-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/697/ L.A. County DHS letter to Supervisor Gloria Molina addressing concerns about the separation of Public Health from the DHS, and guidance on Dr. Fielding's communications and the pace of operations reform within DHS. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2006-05-30T22:30:05-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/692/ Motion passed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors deciding to separate Public Health from L.A. County Department of Health Services (DHS), as well as additional actions to promote service integration between the departments. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2006-05-30T21:11:30-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/687/ L.A. County CAO memorandum to the Board of Supervisors on specific recommendations on ways to make public health more independent within the existing structure of L.A. County DHS as an alternative to full separation of Personal Health and Public Health. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2006-05-16T23:52:38-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/589/ L.A. County CAO memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Board's February 28, 2006 discussion of the planned separation of Public Health from L.A. County DHS, including the latest draft MOU between the departments. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2006-02-18T00:02:44-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/539/ L.A. County CAO memorandum to the Board of Supervisors requesting that the date of the separate Public Health department discussion be moved to February 21 to allow for sufficient time to complete the draft MOUs related to the separation and to include review by the Public Health, Hospitals and Health Care Delivery, and Mental Health Commissions. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2006-01-21T02:07:51-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/496/ L.A. County CAO memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding recommended ordinances and actions if a decision is made to create a separate Public Health department. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2005-12-13T19:37:37-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/495/ L.A. County DHS, Public Health memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Director of Public Health's opinion on creating a separate Public Health department and responding to concerns raised in the November 22, 2005 memorandum from L.A. County DHS Director. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2005-12-01T20:57:09-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/474/ L.A. County DHS memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Director's opinions and concerns regarding the proposed separation of Public Health from L.A. County DHS. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2005-11-23T01:16:16-08:00 http://lahealthaction.org/index.php/library/full_entry/402/ Policy brief that reviews the historical context for the current proposal to separate Public Health from L.A. County DHS, examines the governance structure of these two functions in other major metropolitan areas identifying lessons from their experiences and outlines a series of principles that would ensure stronger linkages between public health and medical care in the future. Governance, Alternative Governance Models, L.A. County DHS Governance 2005-11-18T16:00:00-08:00