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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Ventana Faculty Medical Associates of Monterey County, Inc. to provide family medicine physician and physician assistant services for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign up to three future amendments to the Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($50,000) of the original contract amount, and do not increase the total contract amount above $550,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Ventana Faculty Medical Associates of Monterey County, Inc. to provide family medicine physician and physician assistant services for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to sign up to three future amendments to the Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($50,000) of the original contract amount, and do not increase the total contract amount above $550,000.
SUMMARY:
Natividad Medical Center (NMC) must ensure the availability of qualified providers to care for hospitalized patients and those who present to the emergency department, outpatient and hospital clinics, the Mental Health Unit, and the County Juvenile Hall. Entering into a new agreement with Ventana Faculty Medical Associates of Monterey County, Inc. will allow Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to provide consistent physician and physician assistant coverage across these areas, ensuring continuity of care and supporting the operational needs. These services are essential to meeting patient-care demands, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the hospital’s teaching mission.
DISCUSSION
Natividad Medical Center (NMC) wishes to enter into a new agreement with Ventana Faculty Medical Associates of Monterey County, Inc. to provide family medicine physicians and physician assistant services, including inpatient and outpatient care, resident supervision within the Family Practice Residency Program, coverage for the County NIDO Clinic, and physician assistant services in the Mental Health Unit and the County Juvenile Hall with physician oversight provided by Ventana Faculty Medical Associates of Monterey County, Inc.
Natividad Medical Center (NMC) has obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the payment terms of this agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement as to legal form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to fiscal provisions. The agreement has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad Medical Center’s (NMC) Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
The cost for this agreement is $500,000 for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 of which $250,000 is included in the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget. Amounts for the remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate. There is no impact on the General Fund with this action.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS SECTION:
The services rendered in this agreement are required for Natividad Medical Center’s (NMC) Family Medicine Residency Program and provide Natividad Medical Center with the additional support it needs in order to provide reliable and high-quality patient care, which improves the health and quality of life for patients and their families.
X Well-Being and Quality of Life
__ Sustainable Infrastructure for Present and Future
Safe and Resilient Communities
__Diverse and Thriving Economy
__ Administrative
Prepared by: Jeanne-Ann Balza, Director of Physician Services, 783.2506
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783.2551
Attachment(s):
Board Report
Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board