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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />August 27, 2014 <br />S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2014 Agenda & Abstracts/August Page 3 <br />B. 4th Quarter Financial Reports <br /> <br />Christy Bradsher reported on the 4th Quarter Financial report which was included in the <br />packet. For the reporting period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 the department’s <br />total revenue received was close to 95% of total estimated revenue. Total actual <br />expenditures for the department were slightly over 94% of total budgeted expenditures. <br /> <br />In comparison to last fiscal year during the same period, the department’s total revenue <br />received was slightly over 84% of total estimated revenue, and expenditures were close <br />to 96% of the budgeted amount. Overall, we have increased our revenue received from <br />84% to 95%, and decreased expenditures from 96% to 94% of budgeted amounts. <br /> <br /> <br />C. 4th Quarter Billing Dashboard Reports <br /> <br />Susan Wagoner gave a summary on the 4th Quarter Billing Dashboard Reports. The <br />dashboard shows that we are billing at an average of 84% accuracy. She mentioned <br />that our billing accuracy target for this year was set at 80%, which has been met for the <br />past two quarters. Billing accuracy goal will now be set at 90%. <br /> <br />They will continue Billing QI and hope to maintain or make additional gains in their <br />accuracy. <br /> <br />Total Health Department revenue was up $400,000 compared to last year. The Dental <br />revenue also showed improvement and Personal Health services revenue nearly <br />doubled. <br /> <br />Tony Whitaker requested a report on the state of dental services since the <br />consolidation. Dental’s Quality improvement project should have reportable data by <br />November; Colleen will work with Dr. Day. It was suggested this report be also shared <br />with the Board of County Commissioners. <br /> <br />Tony Whitaker asked how we rank or compare to other health departments in regards to <br />billing and accuracy. Dr. Bridger will research and email out the information. <br /> <br />The BOH members had several questions that were addressed by Dr. Bridger. <br /> <br /> <br />D. Early Childhood Mental Health Campaign <br /> <br />Meredith Stewart reviewed plans for a consistent messaging campaign focusing on the <br />importance of Early Childhood Mental Health. Advocacy for the importance of and need <br />for childhood mental health services is a focus area for Board’s 2014-2016 strategic <br />plan. <br />