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In its first two decades, Travis County’s hospital district has forged a unique path to bring care to the most vulnerable. The public hospital model is probably familiar to most Americans, especially since it provides the setting for so many TV medical dramas. If you need emergency care or surgery, most major cities have a […]

Filing argues that UT partnership is legal, necessary, and improves patient outcomes AUSTIN – On Monday, Sept. 30, attorneys representing Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, filed a reply brief with the Third Court of Appeals in support of its appeal seeking to dismiss what remains of litigation first brought in 2017 – known as […]

(Austin, TX) – The Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 24 to approve the Central Health fiscal year 2025 budget and tax rate. Citing unwavering support of the taxpayer-funded Travis County Hospital District’s mission, all five members voted yes. “I represent a community that lives 10 to 20 years less because of the […]

By Dr. Pat Lee Central Health President & CEO Dr. Patrick Lee speaking at Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, September 17. I am pleased to announce that the Travis County Commissioners Court has approved the Central Health fiscal year 2025 budget, marking another significant step in our ongoing commitment to advancing health equity in […]

Central Health President & CEO tells Travis County commissioners:We remain committed to “ongoing improvement and operational excellence.” AUSTIN – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, received a clean bill of health today (Tuesday, September 10), as Mazars USA presented its final report of its performance review to the Travis County Commissioners Court. Steve Herbst, principal […]

by Dr. Pat Lee Central Health President & CEO As Central Health marks its 20th anniversary, we stand at a pivotal moment in our mission to provide high-quality health care to all. This year, we not only celebrate our achievements but also pay tribute to the visionaries and changemakers who have been the bedrock of […]

New group seeks to unite healthcare, public health partners behind tested strategies The Common Health Coalition, founded in March by five leading national healthcare organizations, has announced Central Health among its newest members. The non-profit was founded by AHIP (formerly America’s Health Insurance Plans), the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), the American Hospital Association […]

PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.107969 per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.099901 per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.109426 per $100   The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2024 tax year that will raise the same amount of property tax revenue for the Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health from the same properties […]

Central Health Board of Managers Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate Public Hearing Wednesday, Aug. 14, 5:30 p.m. Central Health Administrative Offices 1111 East Cesar Chavez St. • Austin 78702 Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, will hold a public hearing, as required by Texas law, on Wednesday, August 14 at 5:30 pm […]

PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.107969     per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.099901     per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.109426     per $100   The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2024 tax year that will raise the same amount of property tax revenue for the Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health from the same properties […]