Christine Babenko

The Board of Directors agenda for the upcoming meeting includes the presentation, discussion, and action on various items such as the fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budget, adoption of a tax levy, the 2026 legislative agenda, implementation of Proposition 409 projects, and the co-applicant operational arrangement with Valleywise Community Health Centers. Additionally, the agenda covers the approval of various contracts, medical staff credentials, and policy revisions, including the sliding fee discount program and insurance policies.

The Board of Directors will hold a meeting to discuss transitioning into an executive session for the purpose of receiving legal advice, considering the employment of a public employee, and providing instruction to legal counsel regarding an employment contract for the President and Chief Executive Officer position, with finalists Maureen Coomler, Andrew Goldfrach, and Paul Lorenz.

The meeting involves a general session and an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice related to the selection and hiring of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Valleywise Health, specifically regarding the consideration of three finalists for the position.

The Board of Directors will hold a public meeting to conduct a general session and an executive session. The primary agenda item is to discuss and consult with legal counsel regarding the selection and hiring process of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Valleywise Health, specifically involving the evaluation of three finalists for the position.

The Board of Directors agenda includes the approval of several contracts related to supplemental Medicaid payments, administrative services with the District Medical Group, HIV testing programs, and construction manager at risk contracts. Governance items involve changes in scope for health centers, reappointment of governing council members, property tax reclassifications, and appointments of deputy medical directors. Additionally, the Board will review medical staff credentials, capital expenditure requests, quarterly quality reports, the 2026 legislative agenda, financial statements, and policies related to financial assistance and discount programs.