HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04142015 - C.77RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase
Order with Data Systems Group (DSG) in an amount not to exceed $ 120,000 for purchase of license support of the
Electronic Claims and Remittances System Software for the period from September 1, 2014 through August 31,
2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Funding is included in the Enterprise Fund I Budget.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2001 the Patient Accounting Unit uses DSG to simplify claims processing and revenue cycles. CCHS uses the
following DSG modules for accurate posting of payments and adjustments: 1) Electronic Claims Processing: Billing
forms are represented exactly and submitted directly for faster payment. 2) Remittance and Payment Processing:
enables quick and accurate posting of payments and adjustment to the Patient Accounting System. 3) Real-time
Transactions Eligibility: checks for eligibility before claims are submitted to ensure expedited payments. 4) Financial
Reporting: provides detailed reports, financial dashboard, and financial analysis tools.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/14/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth, 370-5101
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 14, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: T Scott, C Rucker, Renee Nunez
C. 77
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:April 14, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Data Systems Group Software Maintenance Purchase Order
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Purchase Order is not approved, the Department will not receive critical software updates.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.