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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Electronic Management Services, Inc. (EMS) for Diamond Hosting, EMS Support, and Development services, extending the agreement an additional three (3) year period (June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023) for a revised full agreement term of June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2023, and adding $150,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $248,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Electronic Management Services, Inc.(EMS) for Diamond Hosting, EMS Support, and Development services, extending the agreement an additional three (3) year period (June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023) for a revised full agreement term of June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2023, and adding $150,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $248,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Electronic Management Services (EMS) provides support for the Diamond Computer system. The Diamond system supports the management of claims encounters for patients and physicians. EMS provides monthly support, assists with operational issues and provides off site connectivity. EMS will provide custom programming for approved projects at an hourly rate, according to project scope.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment No. 1 as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 1 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee on March 26, 2020 and by its Board of Trustees on April 10, 2020.
FINANCING:
The cost for this amendment No. 1 is $150,000, of which $46,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Adopted Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This amendment provides technical support and software maintenance for a computer system that Natividad uses for claims adjudication.
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Prepared by: Nancy Majewski, Managed Care Operations Manager, 783-2385
Approved by: Gary R. Gray, DO, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments:
Electronic Management Services, Inc. Amendment No. 1
Electronic Management Services, Inc. Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board