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Authorize payment of $475,000 to Medical Information Technology, Inc. (MEDITECH), for cost of annual routine maintenance services on the various MEDITECH electronic health record software system modules implemented at Natividad Medical Center in the amount not to exceed $450,595 and for cost of new interfaces and enhancements in the amount of $24,405 for the period of July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and subject to the terms and conditions of the parties’ Healthcare Information System Software Agreement dated July 19, 2004.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize payment of $475,000 to Medical Information Technology, Inc. (MEDITECH), for cost of annual routine maintenance services on the various MEDITECH electronic health record software system modules implemented at Natividad Medical Center in the amount not to exceed $450,595 and for cost of new interfaces and enhancements in the amount of $24,405, for the period of July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and subject to the terms and conditions of the parties’ Healthcare Information System Software Agreement dated July 19, 2004.
SUMMARY:
MEDITECH is Natividad Medical Center’s primary clinical and financial information system for patient registration, clinical documentation, physician ordering, patient electronic health records, and billing functions. The MEDITECH System includes multiple modules and interfaces that carry ongoing monthly maintenance fees.
This reflects a 1-year amendment to the existing MEDITECH Healthcare Information System Software Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The MEDITECH system is composed of numerous core modules, optional features, enhancements, and system interfaces, all of which require ongoing monthly maintenance fees to ensure continued vendor support, updates, and regulatory compliance. As Natividad Medical Center has expanded and or enhanced its use of MEDITECH, corresponding maintenance costs have increased over time to account for this....
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