Delaware Health Resources Board
Charity Care Task Force
March 2006
Agenda
Delaware Health Resources Board
Charity Care Task Force
March 23, 2006
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Delaware Technical & Community College
Terry Campus Conference Center, Rooms 407A&B
Dover, Delaware
- Call to Order
- February 23, 2006 Meeting Summary
- Developing the Framework for a Charity Care Policy
- Other Business
- Next Steps
- Adjourn
Minutes
Charity Care Task Force Meeting
March 23, 2006
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Attendance
| Task Force Members Phyllis Sheppard, Chair S. Bernard Ableman, Vice-Chair Joann Hasse Linda Heller Yrene Waldron (via phone) Board Members William O'Connor Suzanne Raab-Long |
Guests Wallace Hudson Lynn Truit John Rhodes Ilona Kirshon |
Staff Judy Chaconas Francis Osei-Afriyie Mary Manson |
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Phyllis Sheppard at 2:40 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
January 26, 2006 Meeting Summary – Bernard Ableman made a motion to adopt the minutes. Joann Hasse seconded. The motion carried by a voice vote.
Developing the Framework for a Charity Care Policy
The comments at the last meeting are accurately reflected in the draft document distributed to the committee. Language in italics was submitted for group consideration. Changes will be reflected in a revised draft.
Ilona Kirshon, Deputy Attorney General, made additional comments. Ms. Kirshon mentioned that the task force is not at a point in the process to develop enforcement mechanisms. There is no enforcement available through Del. Code Tile 16, Chapter 93. Topics discussed:
- Legislative changes and or regulatory changes (i.e. a new subsection to § 9312 and/or amendment to the regulations governing health facilities licensing)
- Collection and allocation of any monetary remedies that may be developed
Next Steps
The charity care policy will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2006, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Delaware Technical & Community College
Terry Campus Conference Center, Rooms 407A & B, Dover
