ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING/STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT
Minutes May 28, 2009
ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS
Present: Excused: Unexcused:
Jane Garcia (Chair)
Ingrid Lamirault
Wright Lassiter
Pamela Gumbs
Gail Steele
John Norton
Marty Lynch
Ray Davis, Jr. MD
Will Foster
Mila Thomas 		Michael Mahoney (Vice-Chair) None


Agenda Item Speaker Discussion Highlights Action Follow-Up Required
Call to Order Jane Garcia Meeting was called to order at 6:13 pm by Jane Garcia. A quorum of the members was present None None
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
Approval of Agenda Jane Garcia An agenda item was added (Resolution # 09-05). J. Garcia asked for a motion to accept the May 28 revised agenda. Motion: W. Lassiter
Second: M. Lynch
Vote: Unanimous Approval		 None
Approval of January Minutes Jane Garcia J. Garcia asked for a motion to accept the January 22, 2008 meeting minutes Motion: W. Lassiter
Second: M. Lynch
Vote: Unanimous Approval		 None
3. CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair’s Report Jane Garcia J. Garcia reported on January 22, 2009 Closed Session:
  • Approval of Provider Credentialing & Recredentialing Recommendations.
  • PRCC members will attend the 3/26/09 BOG meeting to answer questions
    J. Garcia also reported that Ad Hoc Nominating Committee will meet prior to the July Board Meeting to discuss a request for a vacant Board seat as well as recommend new officers for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

    The Board voted on the Declaration of Vacancy officially removing Richard Thomason from the Board
    		• Motion: G. Steele
    Second: W. Lassiter
    Vote: Unanimous Approval     		 
    4. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
    Three Attachments
    CEO's Report
    Resolution # 09-03
    Resolution # 09-05     		I. Lamirault I. Lamirault presented Resolution #09-03 (Resolution to provide equitable, orderly procedures for the administration of employer-employee relations between alameda alliance for health and an employee organization)






    I. Lamirault presented Resolution 09-05 (to provide optional benefits to Medi-Cal members that are being eliminated by the state effective July 1, 2000). The Resolution was passed with conditions.     		Motion: J. Norton
    Second: W. Lassiter
    Vote: Unanimous Approval



    Motion: W. Lassiter
    Second: M. Lynch
    Vote: Unanimous Approval with except for the vision portion of the benefits     		None
    5. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT
    Three Attachments
    February Financials
    March Financials
    April Financials     		John Volkober J. Volkober reported on the February 28, 2009 Financial Statements. For the month, the Alliance recorded a net income of $540 thousand compared to a budgeted net loss of $863 thousand, resulting in a favorable variance from budget of $1.4 million. Year-to-date, the Alliance recorded a net loss of $1.4 million compared to budgeted net loss of $7.3 million, resulting in a favorable variance from budget of $5.9 million.

    J. Volkober reported on the March 31, 2009 Financial Statements. For the month, the Alliance recorded a net income of $65 thousand compared to a budgeted net loss of $838 thousand, resulting in a favorable variance from budget of $ 902 thousand. Year-to-date, the Alliance recorded a net loss of $1.3 million compared to a budgeted net loss of $8.1 million, resulting in a favorable variance from budget of $6.8 million.

    J. Volkober reported on the April 30, 2009 Financial Statements. For the month, the Alliance recorded a net income of $231 thousand compared to a budgeted net loss of $878 thousand, resulting in a favorable variance from budget of $1.1 million. Year-to-date, the Alliance recorded a net loss of $1.1 million compared to a budgeted net loss of $9.0 million, resulting in a favorable variance from budget of $7.9 million.

    The Board Voted on a "Roll Over Budget" (for the next 6 months)     		Motion: W. Lassiter
    Second: M. Lynch
    Vote: Unanimous Approval

    Motion: W. Lassiter
    Second: M. Lynch
    Vote: Unanimous Approval

    Motion: W. Lassiter
    Second: J. Norton
    Vote: Unanimous Approval

    Motion: W. Lassiter
    Second: M. Lynch
    Vote: Unanimous Approval     		 
    6. CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT
    Two Attachments
    Resolution # 09-04
    ER Report     		Wayne Pan, MD W. Pan presented the Board with Resolution #09-04 Resolution reappointing HCQC members

    W. Pan presented the ER Report     		Motion: R. Davis
    Second: J. Norton
    Vote: Unanimous Approval     		G. Steel wants more detail on Item 3 of the report
    8. MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S REPORT
      Ingrid Lamirault The MAC advises the Alliance on a range of issues, including those that affect:
  • Seniors,
  • People who speak a language other than English, and
  • People who have a disability.
    At our last meeting on April 23, the MAC received reports from staff on:
  • The Alliance complaint and appeal process, and
  • Background information on emergency room use by Alliance members.
    The MAC recently developed a document called "Your Health Care and Your Responsibilities" that explains how members can have better communication with their providers.
    		•   None
    9. OTHER BUSINESS
    None None None None None
    10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
    None None None None None
    11. SET NEXT MEETING DATE
    The next Board meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009.
    12. ADJOURNMENT
      J. Garcia The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 pm Motion: J. Norton
    Second: R. Davis
    Vote: Unanimous     		None
    Respectfully Submitted By: Ingrid Lamirault, Secretary/Treasurer of the Board and CEO