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Delegation of authority for the County Administrator to negotiate an agreement with North Memorial Health for the provision of medical care to indigent Hennepin County residents, 05/02/23-12/31/24, NTE $48,000,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is authorized to negotiate an agreement with North Memorial Health for the provision medical care to indigent Hennepin County residents during the period of May 2, 2023 through December 31, 2024, in the amount not to exceed $48,000,000; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s office and the County Administrator, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a supplemental appropriation of $24,000,000 to the 2023 Human Services and Public Health Budget is approved, that the 2023 budgeted use of fund balance in the Human Services and Public Health Budget is increased by $24,000,000.
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Background:
The services provided by North Memorial Health are a critical component of healthcare in Hennepin County, especially for residents who utilize county services. North Memorial’s Robbinsdale Hospital and their Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park clinics are geographically located near areas with a high concentration of residents who utilize Human Services economic programs that include healthcare, food support, housing and cash support.
North Memorial’s Robbinsdale Hospital and Emergency Department serve a high percentage of Medicaid and Medicare patients, with 80% or more of those patients being Hennepin County residents. North Memorial provides approximately 20,000 health care encounters with Medicaid patients annually. Medicaid encounters are underfunded by twenty percent on average.
North Memorial also operates one of only two Level 1 trauma centers in Hennepin County (one of three in the metro area), operates a critical acute Mental Health Unit at the Robbinsdale Hospital, and is a key provider of Emergency Medical Services within Hennepin County. North Memorial also employs approximately 6,000 individuals, a majority of whom are Hennepin County residents.
Under this agreement, North Memorial will provide the following services:
• Medical care for indigent residents of Hennepin County.
• Support for and enhancement of health care access for County-involved residents.
• Coordinating care between the County and North Memorial to obtain better outcomes for County residents, increase efficiencies, reduce hospital bed stays, and reduce disparities.
• Sharing and analyzing data between the County and North Memorial to better understand the needs of County residents and to identify ways to reduce disparities.
Current request: This Board Action Request seeks to delegate authority to the County Administrator to negotiate an agreement with North Memorial Health for the provision of medical care to indigent Hennepin County residents.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval