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a. Authorize County Counsel to execute a retroactive agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, for a maximum County obligation of $300,000 for the term of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029; and
b. Authorize County Counsel to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($30,000) of the original agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed a revised maximum amount of $330,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize County Counsel to execute a retroactive agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, for a maximum County obligation of $300,000 for the term of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029; and
b. Authorize County Counsel to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($30,000) of the original agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed a revised maximum amount of $330,000.
SUMMARY:
Best Best & Krieger, LLP provides advice and consultation with the Office of the County Counsel on a variety of healthcare-related matters including for Natividad Medical Center. The firm performs specialized legal attorney services related to healthcare law, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Stark and Anti-Kickback laws and laws pertaining to intellectual property law.
DISCUSSION
Best Best & Krieger LLP brings deep, specialized expertise in healthcare law that is critical for county representation on complex healthcare matters. The firm’s Health Care practice serves public and private clients, including counties, healthcare districts, hospitals, clinics, and nonprofit systems, providing strategic legal advice on regulatory compliance, reimbursement, governance, and transactions.
BBK’s attorneys have extensive experience in Medi-Cal and Medicare compliance, fraud and abuse laws (S...
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