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Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to process payment to Medical Information Technology, Inc. (MEDITECH) on Natividad Medical Center's (NMC) behalf for regular maintenance services on the various MEDITECH system modules currently implemented at NMC, and also provide funds for one-time costs of small MEDITECH customizations, interfaces and features needed throughout the year, in an amount not to exceed $340,000 for FY17-18.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to process payment to Medical Information Technology, Inc. (MEDITECH) on Natividad Medical Center's (NMC) behalf for regular maintenance services on the various MEDITECH system modules currently implemented at NMC, and also provide funds for one-time costs of small MEDITECH customizations, interfaces and features needed throughout the year, in an amount not to exceed $340,000 for FY17-18.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In July 2004, NMC received approval for its Health Care Information System Software (HCIS- Electronic Medical Record) with Medical Information Technology, Inc. (MEDITECH). Since that time, NMC has implemented its HCIS system and continues to add additional modules and functionality to the MEDITECH system. MEDITECH is the hospital's primary system for clinical care documentation and financial reporting.
The MEDITECH System consists of many modules and interfaces that all have required ongoing monthly maintenance fees to support the software that are referenced in the original 2004 agreement. As additional modules, features, enhancements and interfaces are added to NMC's MEDITECH system, corresponding maintenance fees are incurred. Many of the routine, smaller upgrades, features and enhancements are no cost or low cost for purchase and implementation but have monthly maintenance fees and to date have no formal agreement.
NMC has worked with county counsel and MEDITECH in an attempt to amend the original MED...
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