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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviews, approves, and makes recommendations to KHS' Board of Directors on all financial and contractual matters that are presented by KHS' staff in support of administrative and management operations. It ensures KHS' financial stability by providing oversight on its budget.

Next meeting

KHS Finance Committee Packet for Friday, December 13, 2024

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
Kern Health Systems
2900 Buck Owens Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Past agendas

Drug Utilization Review Committee

The Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Committee monitors the KHS Formulary, oversees medication prescribing practices by contracting providers, assesses usage patterns by members and assists with study design and clinical guidelines development.

Next meeting

Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Kern Health Systems
2900 Buck Owens Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Monday, November 20, 2023 Drug Utilization Review Committee (DUR) Meeting Agenda

Past agendas

Physician Advisory Committee

The Physician Advisory Committee (PAC) serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors on health care issues, peer review, provider discipline and credentialing/recredentialing decisions. This committee is responsible for reviewing provider grievances and/or appeals, provider quality issues, and other peer review matters as directed by the KHS Chief Medical Officer or designee.

The QI/UMC has delegated credentialing and recredentialing functions for KHS to the PAC. The PAC is responsible for reviewing individual providers for denial or approval of participation with KHS.

The PAC is charged with the assessment of standards of health care as applied to members and providers; assist with development of indicators for studies; and regularly review guidelines that are promulgated to contracting providers and members. This committee consists of a variety of practitioners in order to represent the appropriate level of knowledge to adequately assess and adopt healthcare standards. The committee obtains an external independent review and opinion when necessary to assist with a decision regarding preventive care guidelines, disease management or coverage of a new technology as a covered benefit for members.

The PAC reviews and comments upon pertinent KHS standards and guidelines with updates, as needed. The PAC evaluates improvements in practice patterns of contracting providers and the development of local care standards. Development of educational programs includes input from the PAC. The PAC reviews and comments on other issues as requested by the Board of Directors.

Physician Advisory Committee Agenda for December 6, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

Past agendas

EQIHEC - Executive Quality Improvement Health Equity Committee

With a commitment to the community of Kern County and the members of Kern Health Systems (KHS), the Quality Improvement/Utilization Management Committee (QI/UMC) is dedicated to improving the health status of members, while maintaining the medically appropriate and efficient use of available resources. The QI/UMC oversees all covered health care services delivered to members by systematic methods that develop, implement, assess and improve the integrated health delivery systems of KHS. All contracting providers of the Plan will participate in the Quality Improvement (QI) activities. The Plan's goal is to attain satisfied, healthy members and numerous collegial partners in the health care community.

The QI/UMC provides oversight for the QI and UM Programs and is composed of:

  • 1 KHS Chief Medical Officer (Chairperson)
  • 2 Participating Family Practice Providers
  • 1 ENT Specialist
  • 1 OB/GYN Specialist
  • 1 FQHC Provider
  • 1 Pharmacy Provider
  • 1 Kern County Public Health Department Officer
  • 1 Home Health/Hospice Provider
  • 1 DME Provider

The QI/UMC meets at least quarterly but as frequently as necessary to ensure follow-up on all findings and required actions. Issues needing immediate assistance that arise prior to the next scheduled meeting are reviewed by the medical director and reported back to the QI/UMC when applicable.

EQIHEC - Executive Quality Improvement Health Equity Committee Packet - December 12, 2024
EQIHEC - Executive Quality Improvement Health Equity Committee Agenda - December 12, 2024

EQIHEC Meeting Minutes - September 12, 2024

Past meetings

Governance and Compliance Committee

The Governance and Compliance Committee has the fiduciary responsibility to oversee the KHS regulatory Compliance Program to ensure an effective and ethical program through its design, implementation, and monitoring in the prevention and detection of risks or compliance violations. Specifically, for evaluating KHS's compliance with all regulatory (federal, state and local), as applicable and contractual obligations for all internal and delegated activities.

Thursday, December 5, 2024 Governance and Compliance Meeting Packet

Next meeting:

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Kern Health Systems
2900 Buck Owens Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Past agendas

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) provides a mechanism for structured input from KHS members regarding how KHS operations impact the delivery of their care. The role of the CAC is to implement and maintain community linkages.

Function – the functions of the CAC are as follows:

  • Advise and make recommendations to the KHS Governing Board on KHS’ strategic direction.
  • Identify and advocate for preventative care practices.
  • Ensure that KHS remains responsive to member and community health needs.
  • Advise on necessary member and provider targeted services, programs, and trainings.
  • Review and advise on member materials and communication.
  • Review Population Needs Assessment (PNA) findings.
  • Provide input and feedback on KHS programming and services.

Structure – The CAC is delegated by the Board of Directors to provide input in the development of public policy activities for KHS. The committee makes recommendations and reports findings to the Board of Directors.

Appointed members include:

  • 8 Kern Family Health Care members
  • 1 Provider representative
  • 2 Community representatives
  • 1 Department of Human Services representative
  • 1 Department of Public Health representative
  • 1 Local Education Agency (LEA) representative
  • 1 Kern Health Systems Board of Directors representative

Meetings - The CAC meets quarterly with additional meetings as necessary.

Next Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Kern Health Systems
2900 Buck Owens Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Public Policy/Community Advisory Committee Agenda
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Public Policy/Community Advisory Committee Packet

Additional agendas and minutes available upon request.