HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01161996 - C24 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM:,''` William Walker, MD, Health Services Director Contra
Costa
DATE: January 4, 1996 County
SUBJECT: Approval of Medical Specialist Contract #26-846-20 with
James E. Dowling, 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 #26-846-20 with James E. Dowling, M.D. (specialty:
Ophthalmology) , for the period November 1, 1995 through October 31,
1996, to be paid as follows:
a. For clinical coverage, consultation, and training,
63.00 per hour;
b. For surgical procedures, according to Ophthalmology Fee
Schedule; and
C. $1,000 per month for on-call coverage.
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.
Approval of Medical Specialist Contract #26-846-20 will allow James E.
Dowling, M.D. to continue providing Ophthalmology . Services for
Merrithew Memorial Hospital . and Health Centers through October 31,
1996.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
y UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES; NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Frank Puglisi (370-5100) 9
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