Discussion and possible action to authorize the Judge Solomon Casseb, Jr., Webb County Youth Village to enter into an agreement with Laredo Texas Hospital Company, L.P., d/b/a Laredo Medical Center, for hospital services to residents from the Youth Village as such residents are referred.
Issue: The Webb County Youth Village will enter into an agreement with Laredo Medical Center for hospital services. Without an agreement the Youth Village will be required to pay full costs for all medical services provided by Laredo Medical Center.
Solution: The agreement with Laredo Medical Center will provide a cost reduction on medical services.
Result: Said agreement with Laredo Medical Center will result in lower cost rates for the department.