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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign an Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Wolters Kluwer Health, UpToDate, Inc. to provide an UpToDate Anywhere Electronic Clinic Resources Subscription, adding $56,880 for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,840.00 and adding three (3) years for a revised full term of November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2019; and
b. Accept the recommendations of the Director of Health regarding modifications to the insurance provisions in the Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign an Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Wolters Kluwer Health, UpToDate, Inc. to provide an UpToDate Anywhere Electronic Clinic Resources Subscription, adding $56,880 for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,840.00 and adding three (3) years for a revised full term of November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2019; and
b. Accept the recommendations of the Director of Health regarding modifications to the insurance provisions in the Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Wolters Kluwer Health, UpToDate, Inc. (UpToDate) is the leading web based clinical research tool utilized in clinic to obtain answers to clinical questions, including the latest evidence, and provides for specific, practical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment.
Approval of the recommended action will provide Health Department Clinic Services physicians and mid-levels continued access to this valuable resource tool in providing current and up to date medical information and resources at the point of patient care. Included in this contract, at no additional cost, is the functionality of UpToDate Anywhere. This enhancement will allow for physician and mid-level access to UpToDate from any internet-enabled device including desktop computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
Since 2007, the Health Department has con...
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