Kathryn A. Doksum

The agenda includes monthly and quarterly reports covering hospital and foundation updates, financial reports, administrative fees and structure review, budget timeline and nomination of the budget director, a report from legal counsel, and updates on construction, facilities, and water resiliency. Additionally, the Board will discuss a potential change to the meeting time.

The board meeting covered the appointment of a new officer and a review of financial reports for the General Fund and Debt Service Fund. Significant updates were provided on facility construction projects, including the status of the housing project and the pharmacy development, as well as the water resiliency project. The hospital update included discussions on CMS pilot programs, 340B rebate legislation, and an appointment to the Hospital Association of Oregon's committee. Additionally, the CEO presented performance metrics, and a decision was made to donate the STARS van directly to the designated program.

The board agenda includes reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reports, receiving updates from legal counsel, and discussing construction, facilities, and water resiliency projects. Additionally, the board will address the development of FF&E, general hospital and foundation updates, and discuss meeting norms and agenda creation.

The meeting commenced with a confirmation of the agenda; the approval of prior December minutes was postponed until the following month. Key agenda items included the review of November and December 2025 financial reports, which were subsequently approved. Legal counsel updates noted pending discussion regarding the city water tank agreement. A significant portion of the meeting focused on construction and facilities updates, specifically the housing project with Kauffman Commercial, where contract revisions and neighbor communication strategies were discussed. Approval was granted for construction administration contracts for Geotech and special testing related to the housing project, and authorization was given for the Board President to sign a contract with KCC. Updates on the water project with OHA were also provided. In the hospital update, discussions covered the MultiCare affiliation, positive developments regarding CMS expansion of physician residency slots, the status of the 340B rebate model, and Oregon's award from the Rural Transformation Fund. The CEO Report highlighted positive metrics such as occupancy rates and reduced observation days. Finally, the Foundation provided an update on patient support programs, the 2025 Gala results, employee engagement funding, and goals for the Stronger Together Campaign extension. A motion was passed to appoint a new member to fill a vacant board seat.

The agenda for the upcoming virtual meeting includes an Executive Session, additions or changes to the agenda, an invitation for citizen comments, and discussions regarding Cash Flow Projections, Housing Bid Report, and the STARS Van. The meeting will conclude with Board Items before adjournment.