HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07161996 - C42 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director R
Contra
Costa
DATE: July 1, 1996 County
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #23-190-2 with
Syndicated Office Systems, Inc.
SPECIFIC REQUESTS) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I . RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director to execute on
behalf of the County, Contract Amendment Agreement #23-190-2 with
Syndicated Office Systems, Inc . , effective June 30, 1996, to
extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 1997 and to
revise the fee schedule.
II . FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This Contractor is paid on a commission basis only for amounts it
collects on inpatient and outpatient Medi-Cal claims .
III . REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
On February 28, 1995, the Board of Supervisors approved Standard
Contract #23-190, with Syndicated Office Systems, Inc . , for the
period from January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995 (as extended
by Contract Extension Agreement #23-190-1 approved by the Board on
December 19, 1995) , to provide consultation and technical
assistance to the Department with regard to Medi-Cal eligibility,
collection issues, and administrative appeals .
Approval of Contract Amendment Agreement #23-190-2 will allow-the
Contractor to continue providing services through June 30 , 1997.
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 OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) 1 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: Patrick Godley (370-5007)
CC: Health Services (Contracts) ATTESTED �olthe
9CpRisk Management Phil BatChefor, Board of
Auditor—Controller Supervisors and County Administrator
Contractor
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