It was noted that the Finance Committee of the Cook County Board had approved the CCHHS budget. At the County Board meeting, Shakman Compliance Officer Mary Robinson's report was complimentary of CCHHS while encouraging CCHHS to take over HR functions from central office where there are posting delays and lack of control. New senior managers were introduced and a 3 month severance policy for senior managers was adopted.
The revenue functions were split between two vendors: Med Assets will continue to be the revenue cycle manager and Chamberlain, Edwards will under separate contract provide patient eligibility services. Both are expected to increase revenues significantly.
Two people spoke during the public comments opportunity. One was critical of the Board for labeling one Town Hall meeting Hispanic, finding it divisive. The other was a caseworker who was critical of the Board for transferring a Medicaid eligibility function to a new vendor when she felt the system has qualified employees who have carried out this function for many years.
--Submitted by Observer Nancy Staunton
