File #: A 21-402    Name: Renewal and Amendment No.7 with Latham & Watkins
Type: BoS Agreement Status: Passed - Natividad Medical Center
File created: 7/9/2021 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 7/27/2021 Final action: 7/27/2021
Title: a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute a Renewal and Amendment No. 7 to the Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Latham & Watkins LLP, for the provision of healthcare legal services at Natividad Medical Center, adding 1 year, for a revised full term from May 10, 2010 through June 30, 2022, with no change to the total agreement amount of $1,510,000; and b. Accept the non-standard removal of indemnification provision, as recommended by the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Latham Watkins Renewal and Amendment No.7.pdf, 3. Latham & Watkins Amendment 6.pdf, 4. Latham & Watkins Agreement through Amendment 5.pdf, 5. Completed Board Order Item No. 21
Related files: 11-034, A 12-061, A 13-197, 10-874, A 15-200
Title
a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute a Renewal and Amendment No. 7 to the Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Latham & Watkins LLP, for the provision of healthcare legal services at Natividad Medical Center, adding 1 year, for a revised full term from May 10, 2010 through June 30, 2022, with no change to the total agreement amount of $1,510,000; and
b. Accept the non-standard removal of indemnification provision, as recommended by the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:

a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute an Renewal and Amendment No. 7 to the Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Latham & Watkins LLP, for the provision of healthcare legal services at Natividad Medical Center, adding 1 year, for a revised full term from May 10, 2010 through June 30, 2022, with no change to the total agreement amount of $1,510,000; and
b. Accept the non-standard removal of indemnification provision, as recommended by the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:

Latham & Watkins LLP is one of the pre-eminent law firms representing healthcare systems and local community hospitals throughout the United States. Their healthcare attorneys have specific experience with the nuanced regulations that govern the healthcare industries, including those related to fraud and abuse, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, healthcare regulatory requirements, financing regulation, and licensing.

For 11 years, Latham's legal experts in physician compensation have applied their extensive industry expertise to best serve Natividad's business needs, while providing Natividad consistent, practical, and reliable guidance on the risks associated with physician compensation arrangements. Latham's legal advice and consultation have helped Natividad ensure that its compensation arrangements do not unfairly drive referrals from healthcare providers to Natividad.

Latham has requested removal of the parties' c...

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