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Commissioners renew indigent‑care affiliation with Shannon Medical Center for $1.2 million
Summary
Tom Green County approved a one‑year renewal (10/1/2026–9/30/2027) of its indigent affiliation agreement with Shannon Medical Center for $1,200,000, citing negotiated savings and monthly reconciliation of itemized EOBs.
The court approved a one‑year renewal of the county’s indigent affiliation agreement with Shannon Medical Center effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027 for $1,200,000.
County staff said the current year’s agreement was higher and negotiations reduced the renewal to $1.2 million. The arrangement covers indigent health care payments for eligible clients and inmates; Shannon submits itemized explanations of benefits (EOBs) and county staff (Chaston, referenced) will review bills monthly to ensure legal payability. A motion to approve the renewal and authorize the county judge to sign passed by voice vote.
Staff noted prior years have varied between net benefit and net cost to the county and emphasized ongoing cost‑control steps such as prescription initiatives and telemedicine to reduce future charges.
