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a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute amendment No. 6 to the agreement (A-13923) with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, adding $250,000 for a total revised agreement amount of $715,000, with no change to the term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2026; and
b. Authorize the County Counsel to execute up to one (1) future amendment that does not exceed 10% ($8,000) of the original Agreement amount, does not significantly alter the scope of work, and does not exceed a revised maximum amount of $723,000. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute amendment No. 6 to the agreement (A-13923) with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, adding $250,000 for a total revised agreement amount of $715,000, with no change to the term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2026; and
b. Authorize the County Counsel to execute up to one (1) future amendment that does not exceed 10% ($8,000) of the original Agreement amount, does not significantly alter the scope of work, and does not exceed a revised maximum amount of $723,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Best Best & Krieger, LLP provides advice and consultation with the Office of the County Counsel on a variety of healthcare-related issues to Natividad Medical Center. The firm performs specialized legal attorney services related to healthcare law, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Stark and Anti-Kickback laws and laws pertaining to intellectual property law. They provide guidance on Business Associate Agreements, commercial law, and a variety of issues related to confidentiality of medical information.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel reviewed and approved this renewal and amendment No. 6 as to legal form, and the Auditor-Controller reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 6 was reviewed and approved...
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