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a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute a standard agreement with Hooper, Lundy & Bookman PC, for legal services with respect to healthcare matters, for a maximum County obligation of $900,000 for a term Date Fully Executed through December 31, 2028; and
b. Authorize the County Counsel to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($90,000) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $990,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute a standard agreement with Hooper, Lundy & Bookman PC, for legal services with respect to healthcare matters, for a maximum County obligation of $900,000 for a term Date Fully Executed through December 31, 2028; and
b. Authorize the County Counsel to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($90,000) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $990,000.
SUMMARY
Natividad seeks to enter into a new agreement with an existing contractor Hooper, Lundy & Bookman PC (“HLB”). As the largest law firm in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to representing health care clients, and with clients in all 50 states and two U.S. territories, the law firm represents some of the largest and most respected providers and suppliers from coast to coast.
DISCUSSION:
Natividad looks to HLB to identify and evaluate opportunities and challenges, help make informed decisions, and devise and implement strategies to reach its goals. Particular areas of assistance include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health compliance, licensing and accreditation, Medicare and Medi-Cal reimbursement, federal and state privacy and confidentiality requirements, and operational issues.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal...
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