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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Joel Weinstein MD to provide general surgery services for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 for an amount not to exceed $800,000 in the aggregate; and
b. Authorize the CEO for NMC or a designee to sign up to three amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($80,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $880,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Joel Weinstein MD to provide general surgery services for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 for an amount not to exceed $800,000 in the aggregate; and
b. Authorize the CEO for NMC or a designee to sign up to three amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($80,000) of the original contract amount and do not increase the total contract amount above $880,000.
SUMMARY:
NMC is responsible for ensuring the provision of appropriate care and treatment for patients presenting to the emergency department, outpatient clinic, inpatient units, and operating room who require medical services within the specialty of general surgery. NMC has obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the payment terms of this agreement.
DISCUSSION:
NMC wishes to enter into an agreement with Dr. Weinstein, a board-certified general surgeon, to provide outpatient clinic services and to participate in the general surgery call panel from time to time as needed. This agreement will ensure continuous and adequate coverage of general surgery services ...
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