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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive standard Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and Equip Health Medical PC for the provision of virtual intensive outpatient services for eating disorders for children/youth, for a maximum County obligation of $200,000 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($20,000) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $220,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive standard Mental Health Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and Equip Health Medical PC for the provision of virtual intensive outpatient services for eating disorders for children/youth, for a maximum County obligation of $200,000 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($20,000) of the original agreement, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $220,000.
SUMMARY:
Equip Health Medical PC delivers virtual outpatient care for eating disorders (“EDs”) by providing each Participant with a multidisciplinary Care Team: therapist, dietitian, behavioral health coaches and medical provider that will service Participant and their family using a secure telehealth platform to deliver both unlimited video-sessions, between-session messaging, a shared medical record, and treatment team meetings. Treatment is based on a cohesive team-based approach that is family-focused, goal-oriented...
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