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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 10q
FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director ,•y ;
By: Ginger Marieiro, Contracts Administrator �` Contra
Costa
DATE: February 23, 2000 County
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract #25-019 with Rubicon Programs, Inc.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)3 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION(S) :
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director or his designee
(Wendel Brunner, M.D. ) to execute, on behalf of the County, Contract
#25-019 with Rubicon Programs, Inc. , for the period from February
1, 2000 through January 31, 2001, in the amount of $50, 000, for
consultation and technical assistance to the Department with regard
to development of a West County Transitional Housing Center for
families.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 1005 by County Funds.
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOM�l+ENDATION(S) :
This Contract meets the social needs of County' s population in that
it provides additional housing and support services to County' s
homeless population.
Approval of Contract #25019 will allow Rubicon Programs, Inc. , to
assist County staff and the Homeless Task Force to develop a West
County Transitional Housing Center for families .
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Contact Person:Wendel Brunner, M.D. (31306712) SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: Health Services(Contracts)
Risk Management
Auditor Controller BY (22._ GZCZL..� DEPUTY
Contractor
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS j I
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FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director ••f
By: Ginger Marieiro, Contracts Administrator '�` Contra
DATE: February 23 , 2000 Costa
County
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract #28-644 with Golden Rain Foundation
SPECIFIC REQUEST{S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)JJ,BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION(S) :
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee
(Wendel Brunner, M.D. ) to execute on behalf of the County, Contract
#28-644 with Golden Rain Foundation, for the period from January 21.,
2000 through June 30, 2000, to provide congregate meal services for
the County's Senior Nutrition Program. This contract includes a
three-month automatic extension through September 30, 2000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County cost is included.
BACKGROUNDIREASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S) :
This Contract meets the social needs of the population of the County
by providing an average of 50 meals per week, for senior citizens
at the Golden Rain Dining Room in Walnut Creek.
Under Contract #28-644, Golden Rain Foundation will provide
congregate meal services through June 30, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNMUREM:
ACTION OF BOARD ON a2006 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS {ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED_//922
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PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
ContactPerson: Wendel gunner, M.D. (313-6712) SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: Health Services(Contract)
Auditor-Controller
Risk Management BY -- DEPUTY
Contractor
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director Contra
Ginger Marieiro, Contracts Administrator
Costa
MATE: February 23, 2000 County
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract #27-145-4 with Mary Gargaro, L.C. S .W.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director or his designee (Milt
Camhi) to execute on behalf of the County, Contract #27-145-4 with Mary
Gargaro, L.C. S .W. , for the period from January 1, 2000 through December 31,
2000, for the provision of professional outpatient psychotherapy services,
to be paid as follows :
$50.44 per 45-50 minute individual therapy session.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded by Contra Costa Health Plan member premiums. Costs
depend upon utilization. As appropriate, patients and/or third party
payors will be billed for services .
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDA`Y'IO (S}_:
The Contra Costa Health Plan (Health Plan) has an obligation to provide
professional outpatient psychotherapy services for Health Plan members with
mental health therapy services as a covered benefit . This population
includes Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Commercial members enrolled in the Health
Plan.
On January 26, 1999, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-145-3
with Mary Gargaro, L.C. S .W. , for the period from January 1, 1999 through
December 31, 1999 .
Approval of Contract #27-145-4 will allow the Contractor to continue to
provide professional outpatient psychotherapy services, through December
31, 2000 .
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SICh1ATUREt l: v /
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PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Cantacti�erson: Milt Camhi (313-6004)
CC: Health Services(Contracts)
Risk Management
Auditor Controller BY)"' DEPUTY
Contractor
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director .',� Contra
By: Ginger Marieiro, Contracts Administrator
Costa
DATE: February 23, 2000 County
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract #27- 309-1 with Muir Primary Care Medical Group
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee (Milt Camhi) ,
to execute on behalf of the County, Contract #27-309-1 with Muir Primary Care
Medical Group, for the period from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001, for
provision of primary care services for Contra Costa Health Plan members, to be
paid as follows :
1. For Medi-Cal Beneficiaries:
a. County will pay Physicians for covered services,those rates set forth in the Medi-Cal Schedule of Maximum Allowances in effect on August 1, 1998 plus
5%. In the event rate increases are subsequently approved by the State of California and are included in the County's Health Plan capitated payment,
County will thereafter increase the rates County pays to Contractor accordingly.
b. County will pay a quarterly case management fee,as follows:
Panel Size* Ouarterly Fee
1 to 499 $3.00 per beneficiary per quarter
500 to 999 $3.25 per beneficiary per quarter
1000 or more $3.50 per beneficiary per quarter
*Panel Size is the number of Medi-Cal beneficiaries receiving treatment by Contractor during each quarter as specified in the "CCHP's Community
Provider Network Primary Care Providers Compensation Plan".
2. For Healthy Family Program Members. County will pay Physicians for covered services,those rates set forth in the Medi-Cal Schedule of Maximum Allowances
in effect on August 1, 1998 plus 10%. In the event rate increases are subsequently approved by the State of California and are included in the County's Health Plan
capitated payment,County will thereafter increase the rates County pays to Contractor accordingly.
3. For Plan B Commercial Members. County will pay Physicians for covered services,those rates set forth in the Medi-Cal Schedule of Maximum Allowances in
effect on August 1, 1998 plus 20'i In the event rate increases are subsequently approved by the State of California and are included in the County's Health Plan
capitated payment,County will thereafter increase the rates County pays to Contractor accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded by Contra Costa Health Plan member premiums . Costs depend
upon utilization.
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S) :
On February 1, 1997, the Local Initiative for Medi-Cal managed care in Contra
Costa County was implemented. Focal Initiatives are required to include
traditional Medi-Cal providers from the community in their provider networks .
On April 14 , 1998, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27309 with Muir
Primary Care Medical Group, for the period from March 1, 1997 through December 31,
1999, for provision of primary care services .
Approval of Contract #27-309-1 will allow the Contractor will provide services to
Health Plan members, through December 31, 2001 . ,
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON Ll '611 �j �00 0 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED—?!2? ,-C,¢'7 �7/ c?t tV 0
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Contact Iverson:
Milt Camhi (313-6004) SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: Health Services(Contracts)
Risk Management
Auditor Controller BY/ / / CG -L DEPUTY
Contractor
TO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director ,•f
By: Ginger Marieiro, Contracts Administrator Contra
DATE: February 23, 2000 Costa
County
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract 427-152-4 with Audrey Silverman-Foote, M.F.C.C.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director or his designee (Milt
Camhi) to execute on behalf of the County, Contract #27-152-4 with Audrey
Silverman-Foote, for the period from January 1, 2000 through December 31,
2000, for the provision of professional outpatient psychotherapy services,
to be paid as follows :
$50.00 per 45-50 minute individual therapy session.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded by Contra Costa Health Plan member premiums . Costs
depend upon utilization. As appropriate, patients and/or third party
payors will be billed for services .
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S) :
The Contra Costa Health Plan (Health Plan) has an obligation to provide
professional outpatient psychotherapy services for Health Plan members with
mental health therapy services as a covered benefit . This population
includes Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Commercial members enrolled in the Health
Plan.
On February 2 , 1999, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #27-152-3
with Audrey Silverman-Foote, M. F.C.C. , for the period from January 1, 1999
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through December 31, 1999 .
Approval of Contract #27-152-4 will allow the Contractor to continue to
provide professional outpatient psychotherapy services, through December
31, 2000 .
CO-NTINUE12 ON ATTACHMENT�___ Y�W SIGNATQRE ..�Z�r=�,e�
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON_1ICZ APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS {ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED /' !a" 7 c?ee)0
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Cont�'ct Person: Milt Camhi (313-(1004)
CC: Health Services(Contracts)
Risk Management
Auditor Controller BY _ _ + � � DEPUTY
Contractor
TO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS +' /#
FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director ,•f ;
By: Ginger Mari.eiro, Contracts Administrator ` Contra
Costa,
DATE: February 23, 2000 County
SUBJECT: Approval of (Novation) Contract #24-694-3 with Polaris Research and
Development, Inc.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee (Chuck
Deustchman) to execute on behalf of the County, (Novation) Contract #24-
694-3 with Polaris Research and Development, Inc . , in the amount of
$36, 300, for the period from October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000,
for evaluation and grant writing services for the County' s Community
Substance Abuse Services Programs . This Contract includes a six-month
automatic extension through March 31, 2001, in the amount of $13 , 150 .
FISCAL INFRACT:
This Contract is funded as follows :
$26, 300 Federal Funds
$10, 000 County Funds
$36, 300 Total Payment Limit
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S) :
On January 5, 1999, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #24-694-2
with Polaris Research and Development, Inc . , to provide grant development
for Community Substance Abuse Services (CSAS) System of Care Children,
Youth and Families Continuum of Services and evaluation services for the
Partnership in Recovery Alliance Program, for the period from December 1,
1998 through September 30, 1999 (which contained a six-month automatic
extension through March 31, 2000) .
Approval of (Novation) Contract #24-694-3 will replace the automatic
extension under the prior Contract and allow the Contractor to continue
providing services, through September 30, 2000 .
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APPROVE OTHER
SIGNMREM: j
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT_9L___j AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN,
ATTESTED ,(/12?a :�
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Contact Person: Chuck Deutschman (313-6350) SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: Health Services(Contracts)
Risk Management
Auditor Controller BY 1`n tz —,DEPUTY
Contractor
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director ,•� ;
By: Ginger Marieiro, Contracts Administrator Centra
Costa
DATE: February 23, 2000
County
SUBJECT: Approval of Mental Health Specialist Contract #24-984-1 with
Pradeep Kumar, M.D.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee
(Donna Wigand) , to execute on behalf of the County, Mental Health
Specialist Contract #24-984-1 with Pradeep Kumar, M.D. , in the amount of
$109, 500, for the period from February 1, 2000 through January 31, 2001,
for the provision of professional psychiatric services .
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded by Mental Health Realignment, and offset by third
party billing.
BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATIONS) :
On February 23 , 1999, the Board of Supervisors approved Mental Health
Specialist Contract #24-984 with Pradeep Kumar, M.D. , for the period from
February 1, 1999 through January 31, 2000, for the provision of
professional outpatient psychiatric services for the County' s Mental
Health Department .
Approval of Mental Health Specialist Contract #24-948-1 will allow
Contractor to continue providing services at the Psychiatric Emergency
Services Crisis Unit through January 31, 2001 .
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APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF BOARD ON ri!c-4 c_ '?evAPPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED__.
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Contact Person: Donna Wigand (313-6411) SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: Health Services(Contracts)
Risk Management
Auditor Controller By /In ma,", DEPUTY
Contractor
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: William Walker, M.D. , Health Services Director f
By: Ginger Marieiro, Contracts Administrator Contra
DATE: February 23, 2000 Costa
County
SUBJECT: Approval of Standard Contract #23-218-1 with Paralign
Staffing Technologies, Inc .
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, to execute on
behalf of the County, Contract #23-218-1 with Paralign Staffing
Technologies, Inc. , for the period from January 1, 2000 through
December 31, 2002 to provide consultation and technical assistance
with regard to Medi-Cal eligibility, collection issues, and
administrative appeals, to be paid in accordance with the attached
Contract .
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Contractor will be paid on a commission basis only for amounts
it actually collects on inpatient and outpatient Medi-Cal claims.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
On March 18 1957, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #23-
218 with Paralign Staffing Technologies, Inc. , for the period from
February 1, 1557 through December 31, 1995, to provide financial
consulting services with regard to Medi-Cal eligibility, claims,
and administrative appeals .
Approval of Contract #23-218-1 will allow Paralign Staffing
Technologies, Inc . , to continue providing services through
December 31, 2002 .
CONTINUED ON A SIGNATURE_
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIONATUREM:
ACTION OF BOARD ON -7, Qd7 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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UNANIMOUS {ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: _ NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED / � IO-i-6/ 7l �ed O
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Patrick Godley (370-5007) SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact Person:
CC: Health Services(Contracts)
Risk Management
Auditor Controller BY t t ,DEPUTY
Contractor
TO: BQ r�OF SUP TVr' �s
� ilC'1
Wil Tam Wal er, M.D. , Health Services Director
FROM: By: Ginger Marieiro, Contracts Administrator6 Contra�C3StB
DATE: February 23, 2000 Costa
0 County
SUBJECT: Approval of Mental Health Specialist Contract #24-804-4 with Arnold
Gilbert, M.D.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee
{Donna Wigand} , to execute on behalf of the County, Mental Health
Specialist Contract #24-804-4 with Arnold Gilbert, M.D. , for the
period from February 1, 2000 through January 31, 2001, in the amount
of $126, 464, for the provision of professional psychiatric services .
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded by Mental Health Realignment, and offset by
third party billing.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONSIBACKGROUND:
For a number of years the County has contracted with Medical, Dental
and Mental Health Specialists to provide specialized professional
services which are not otherwise available in its hospital and
clinics .
On February 23 , 1999 the Board of Supervisors approved Mental Health
Specialist Contract #24-804-3 with Arnold Gilbert, M.D. , for the
period from February 1, 1999 through January 31, 2000, for the
provision of psychiatric services to Central County Children and
East County Adults .
Approval of this Contract #24-804-4 will allow the Contractor
continue to providing services through January 31, 2001 .
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT YR!�r SIGNATURE
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON i-c'i 600 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
.�' OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT_Z�_j AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED fJ l /t' {'`t%f t 7 c'2i�7610
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact Person: Donna Wigand (3,13-64.11)
CC: Health Services(Contracts)
Risk Management
Auditor Controller BY f'2 G G'z -,DEPUTY
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