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FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director ••f ;
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DATE: June 26, 1996 r�-- County
SUBJECT: Approval of Medical Specialist Contract #26-915-1 with
Martha E. Corcoran, M.D.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee,
(Frank Puglisi, Jr. ) to execute on behalf of the County, Medical
Specialist Contract #26-915-1 with Martha E. Corcoran, M.D. ,
(Specialty: Otolaryngology) for the period from July 1, 1996 through
June 30, 1997, with a payment limit of $120, 000, for professional Ear,
Nose, and Throat (ENT) Otolaryngology services ' for patients at
Merrithew Memorial Hospital and Health Centers.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Cost to the County depends upon utilization. As appropriate, patients
and/or third party payors will be billed for services.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
For a number of years the County has contracted with Medical and
Dental Specialists to provide specialized professional services which
are not otherwise available in its hospital and health centers.
Dr. Corcoran's services were previously provided under a contract with
U.C. Davis. Dr. Corcoran has decided to contract with the County
directly, which will allow a considerable cost . savings to the
Department.
Approval of this Contract will allow Dr. Corcoran to provide ENT
(Otolaryngology) services to Merrithew Memorial Hospital and Health
Centers through June 30, 1997 .
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIG"NATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED _X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: II AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISO OU JH�� DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Frank Puglisi (370-5100)
CC: Health Services (Contracts) ATTESTED
Risk Management Phil Bateheler,ClerR of the Mudd
Auditor-Controller Supervisors and County Administrator
Contractor
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