Rural Hospital Advisory Committee
The Rural Hospital Advisory Committee (RHAC) is a newly-formed subcommittee of HPAC mandated by Senate Bill 1621, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, to advise HHSC of issues relating specifically to rural hospitals.
Rebecca McCain, MHA (RHAC Chair)
Electra Hospital District
Electra
Frank L. Beaman (RHAC member)
Faith Community Health System
Jacksboro
Nathan Flood (RHAC member)
Castro County Hospital District
Dimmitt
John Henderson (RHAC member)
Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH)
Round RockJerry Pickett (RHAC member)
Bosque County District Hospital
Clifton
1. Welcome, introductions, and opening remarks. The meeting was convened by Rebecca McCain, Chair.
2. Directed payment programs update.
Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program
The Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program (CHIRP) replaced the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program beginning September 1, 2021. CHIRP provides increas