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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement with RJP & Associates, for consulting services in revenue cycle optimization, adding $15,000 with no change to the term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2024, for a revised total amount not to exceed $545,000
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement with RJP & Associates, for consulting services in revenue cycle optimization, adding $15,000 with no change to the term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2024, for a revised total amount not to exceed $545,000
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
RJP & Associates consulting services provides advice and support services in optimizing Natividad’s revenues and reimbursement opportunities including analysis on labor and non-labor expenses to maintain efficient operations.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment No. 2 as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 2 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and its Board of Trustees on February 09, 2024
FINANCING:
The cost for this amendment No. 2 is $15,000 of which $15,000 will be included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommended Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement is for executive level consulting services, the outcome of which will contribute to a more efficient use of resources within the organization.
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Prepared by: Daniel Leon, Chief Finance Officer, 783-2551
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments:
RJP & Associates Amendment No. 2
RJP & Associates Amendment No. 1
RJP & Associates Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board