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Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (A-11999/MYA133) with Sierra Surgical Services for Lithotripsy service to patient needing lithotripsy to kidney stones Services at NMC, extending the Agreement from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $495,000; no increase from the previously approved amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (A-11999/MYA133) with Sierra Surgical Services for Lithotripsy service to patient needing lithotripsy to kidney stones Services at NMC, extending the Agreement from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $495,000; no increase from the previously approved amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Sierra Surgical Services formerly known as Bakersfield Lithotripsy provides mobile lithotripsy services for hospital operation room urologic procedures. Lithotripsy services include treatment using ultrasound shockwaves to breakup kidney stones or other small stone blockages These services allow NMC to maintain the current revenue stream for the services without the capital expenditure of a permanent lithotripsy on site unit at NMC for lower volume procedures and allows the citizens of Monterey County to receive services locally. Approximately 20 patients were served in calendar year 2013 with gross revenues exceeding $250,000 and 16 patients have already been treated YTD in Fiscal Year 2014. Per Dr. Daniel Millinesa's (NMC's primary Urologist) recommendation, NMC wishes to continue with Sierra Surgical Services due to their ability to provide services meeting higher patient satisfaction outcomes and provide optimal clinical results.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 1 as to legal form and...
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