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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz County, Inc. (RMG) to provide radiology services for the period August 16, 2022 to August 31, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $15,505,645; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($1,550,565) of the original contract amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz County, Inc. (RMG) to provide radiology services for the period August 16, 2022 to August 31, 2025 for an amount not to exceed $15,505,645; and
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($1,550,565) of the original contract amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad must arrange for the provision of radiology services for its patients including inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and women’s imaging services and interventional radiology services required by the American College of Surgeons for Level II Trauma Centers. Natividad wishes to enter into an agreement Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz County, Inc. (RMG), for which board-certified radiologists provide exclusive radiology services at Natividad 24/7/365. RMG will also provide a radiology physician to serve as the medical director and provide general direction and oversight of the Radiology Department. Natividad 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 Agreement as to legal form. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to fiscal provisions. The Agreement has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad’s Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
The cost of this Agreement is $15,505,645 for the period August 16, 2022 to August 31, 2025. $5,305,645 is included in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Recommended Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement is required for Level II trauma centers and provides Natividad 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.
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Prepared by: Jeanne-Ann Balza, Director of Physician Services, 783.2506
Approved by: Dr. Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783.2553
Attachments: Agreement
Attachments on file at the Clerk of the Board