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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement A-13173 with Foley & Lardner, LLP for independent consulting and legal services, to extend the term one (1) year for a term period of May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 and increase the total Agreement by $50,000, for a total Agreement not to exceed $530,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement A-13173 with Foley & Lardner, LLP for independent consulting and legal services, to extend the term one (1) year for a term period of May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 and increase the total Agreement by $50,000, for a total Agreement not to exceed $530,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Foley & Lardner specialize in healthcare law providing advice, in consultation with the office of County Counsel, on a variety of healthcare-related issues. The firm's expertise in public healthcare law, in areas such as Medi-Cal funding, Medicaid financing for safety net providers, healthcare transactions, provider agreements, technology, privacy and security matters is of significant importance to the Health Department.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 strategic plan initiatives: 4. Engage MCHD workforce to improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports two of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 5. Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts, and 6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The office of County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
There are sufficient appropriations in the Health Department's FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget for Ad...
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