Travis County commissioners delay approval of Central Health's $884M budget proposal, tax rate increase
Attracted over $100 million in health research funding Recruited nearly 450 faculty physicians to Austin Provided over 1 million hours of care
Travis County postpones Central Health budget vote amid scrutiny over audit, leadership conflict
Commissioners said they needed another week to parse out concerns about Central Health’s payments to UT's Dell Medical School, as well as an ongoing conflict between Central Health and its partner clinic, CommUnityCare. There is a ticking clock on Travis County’s decision as Central Health’s new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.
Travis County commissioners delay vote on Central Health budget, tax rate
Commissioners continue to question $35 million in annual funding to Dell Medical School, express concern about relationship with CommUnity Care.
Travis County commissioners postpone tax rate increase for Central Health amid financial transparency concerns
After last week’s confusing and concerning audit report on Travis County’s health care district Central Health, the Commissioners Court this week put off voting on the district’s budget and a 6.5 percent tax rate increase for Fiscal Year 2025
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