Title
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (A-11862) with John Schatz MD to provide cardiology services at NMC, extending the Agreement from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 and adding $268,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $536,000 in the aggregate.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (A-11862) with John Schatz MD to provide cardiology services at NMC, extending the Agreement from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 and adding $268,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $536,000 in the aggregate.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
In order to provide 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. John Schatz MD is currently providing at least half of the annual cardiology call coverage at NMC, as well as EKG interpretation and Medical Director Services. NMC wishes to amend the agreement with Dr. Schatz to extend the term for an additional twelve (12) months in order to continue to provide cardiology services to patients without interruption.
The amount of the agreement for the period October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012 was $268,000, the additional $268,000 is equal to the compensation times the projected number call coverage and cardiology services that will be provided during the additional twelve months 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:
The total cost for this Amendment/Agreement for the period October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013 is $536,000, an increase of $268,000 for the period October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013. $200,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Recommended Budget and $68,000 will be included in the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Recommended Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Attachments:
First Amendment, Agreement
Prepared by: Jeanne-Ann Balza, Management Analyst, 783.2506
Approved by: Harry Weis, Chief Executive Officer, 783.2553