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a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute renewal and amendment No. 5 to the agreement (A-13923) with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, extending the term an additional two (2) year period through April 30, 2026 for a total revised term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2026, with no change to the total agreement amount of $465,000; and
b. Authorize the County Counsel to execute up to one (1) future amendment that does not exceed 10% ($8,000) of the original Agreement amount, does not significantly alter the scope of work, and does not exceed a revised maximum amount of $473,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute renewal and amendment No. 5 to the agreement (A-13923) with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, extending the term an additional two (2) year period through April 30, 2026 for a total revised term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2026, with no change to the total agreement amount of $465,000; and
b. Authorize the County Counsel to execute up to one (1) future amendment that does not exceed 10% ($8,000) of the original Agreement amount, does not significantly alter the scope of work, and does not exceed a revised maximum amount of $473,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Best Best & Krieger, LLP provides advice and consultation with the Office of the County Counsel on a variety of healthcare-related issues to Natividad Medical Center. The firm performs specialized legal attorney services related to healthcare law, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Stark and Anti-Kickback laws and laws pertaining to intellectual property law. They provide guidance on Business Associate Agreements, commercial law, and a variety of issues related to confidentiality of medical information.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel reviewed and approved this renewal and amendment No.5 as to legal form, and the Auditor-Controller reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 5 was reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and Board of Trustees on May 10, 2024.
FINANCING:
There is no cost associated with this renewal and amendment No. 5.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement is for legal consulting services regarding healthcare related matters on an as needed basis, the outcome of which will contribute to assisting NMC run efficient business operations.
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Prepared by: Daniel Leon, Chief Financial Officer, 783-2561
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
Attachments:
Best Best & Krieger Amendment No. 5
Best Best & Krieger Amendment No. 4
Best Best & Krieger Amendment No. 3
Best Best & Krieger Amendment No. 2
Best Best & Krieger Amendment No. 1
Best Best & Krieger Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board