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CityCouncil | 2010-09-07 | 2 | Jordan Battani, President Hospital Board, gave a brief presentation; and Debra Stebbins, CEO Alameda Hospital, gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Alameda residents can use the primary care clinic. Ms. Stebbins responded in the affirmative; stated the clinic operates like a private practice; physicians are employed by the Hospital; Alameda Hospital is allowed to do this since it is a district hospital; California is one of three states with an exemption for corporate medical practice. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Hospital's website is linked to the City's website. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded that she is 99% sure that it is, but she would check. Councilmember Tam stated recently, the Veteran's Administration (VA) gave a presentation to Council on plans to build a $200 million clinic at Alameda Point; inquired whether having a VA clinic at Alameda Hospital instead of Alameda Point would be realistic in light of losing the Kaiser contract. Ms. Stebbins responded Alameda Hospital continues to enjoy a very good relationship with the VA; stated that she sees the need to expand the VA clinic operation in Oakland; expansion at Alameda Hospital would be difficult; the Hospital has the capacity to provide VA patients with in-patient care, emergency services, and surgery; Alameda Hospital is working with San Francisco and Palo Alto facilities on how overflow is managed; Alameda Hospital does not have the room to meet the proposed 90,000 square foot facility at Alameda Point. Councilmember Tam stated the City's budget is very similar to the Hospital's; inquired how much has been saved with the [Hospital's] 5% reduction in Executive Management pay. Ms. Stebbins responded the 5% reduction was for all non-represented staff, including management and executive staff; stated savings amounted to approximately $500,000. Councilmember Tam stated there have been discussions regarding potential partnerships between the City and Health Care District in terms of ambulance transport; inquired what the partnerships would look like. Ms. Stebbins responded one issue might be the ability to direct more non-critical transports; stated her concern would be taking the City's Fire Department ambulances out of service, which would result in the ambulances not being available for critical care transport; an increase in rigs might be needed, which could be counterproductive. Councilmember Tam inquired what is the total contract amount for ambulance Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 September 7, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-07.pdf |