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Department: Fire
Director: Chris Biggerstaff, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Resolution for the Adoption of a Hybrid Entity Designation for Plano Fire- Rescue
Recommended Action: Adoption of Resolutions
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Item Summary
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To amend Resolution No. 2016-9-17(R) designating the City of Plano as a HIPAA Hybrid Entity in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), to remove the appointment term and reference to Section 121.023 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and to update the City Departments designated as health care components of the City’s hybrid entity; and providing an effective date. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-5-4(R)
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Previous Action/Presentation
On September 26, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-9-17(R), designating the City of Plano as a HIPAA Hybrid Entity in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).
Background
On September 26, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-9-17(R), designating the City of Plano as a HIPAA Hybrid Entity in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). Staff recommended amending Resolution No. 2016-9-17(R) to remove Section II the appointment term and reference to Section 121.023 of the Texas Health and Safety Code to conform with
federal law and to update Section III to reflect the City Departments designated as health care components of the City's hybrid entity. After consideration of the recommendation of staff and all matters attendant and related thereto, the City Council is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the City to amend the Resolution as follows.
Financial Summary/Strategic Goals
This item has no financial impact.
Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.
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