Title
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Mohamed Kerala Serio M.D. to provide cardiology services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $750,000 for the period February 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Mohamed Kerala Serio M.D. to provide cardiology services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $750,000 for the period February 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In order to provide cardiology services to NMC patients including 24 hours, 7 days a week cardiology call coverage in the emergency department, it is necessary to contract with multiple physician groups to cover the service. NMC would like to enter into an Agreement with Mohamed Kerala Serio M.D. to provide cardiology services to clinic and hospital patients; clinical interpretation services and at least half of the annual cardiology call coverage at NMC.
The amount of the agreement for the period February 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 is $750,000 which is equal to the projected amount of services provided during the seventeen month period times the rate of pay. The quantity of services may increase due to patient care and need for coverage, but will not increase the rate of pay or exceed the maximum liability of this agreement. NMC has obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the payment terms of this Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment/Agreement as to legal form and risk provisions. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Amendment/Agreement as to fiscal provisions. The Amendment/Agreement has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad Medical Center’s Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
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