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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (MYA-1101) with HealthCare Transformations, LLC (HCT) to add Compliance Officer Consulting Services and Chief Information Officer Consulting Services at NMC at a cost of $236,600 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $513,400; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute one future amendment to the Agreement with HealthCare Transformations, LLC to extend the term for the consultants currently listed within the Agreement for one additional term equal to the first in duration and cost as needed.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (MYA-1101) with HealthCare Transformations, LLC (HCT) to add Compliance Officer Consulting Services and Chief Information Officer Consulting Services at NMC at a cost of $236,600 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $513,400.
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute one future amendment to the Agreement with HealthCare Transformations, LLC to extend the term for the consultants currently listed within the Agreement for one additional term equal to the first in duration and cost as needed.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC entered into an agreement with HCT, a national firm experienced in providing healthcare consulting services and interim professional placements, earlier this year for specialized consulting services. NMC is seeking authorization to execute Amendment #3 to provide interim leadership and consultative services in the areas of Compliance and Information Technology.
The position of Risk and Compliance Officer has been filled by an Interim Appointee for several years. The evolving complexity of the regulatory environme...
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