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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment no. 3 to the agreement (A-14083) with Health Management Associates, Inc. for consulting services on patient alignment and Monterey County ambulatory clinics for Natividad, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (January 2, 2019 through January 1, 2020) for a revised full agreement term of January 2, 2017 through January 1, 2020, and adding $230,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $380,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment no. 3 to the agreement (A-14083) with Health Management Associates, Inc. for consulting services on patient alignment and Monterey County ambulatory clinics for Natividad, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (January 2, 2019 through January 1, 2020) for a revised full agreement term of January 2, 2017 through January 1, 2020, and adding $230,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $380,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Health Management Associates, Inc. (HMA) is a consulting firm experienced in feasibility studies and program development with a deep knowledge of county hospital system operations and network development. HMA will work with Natividad and Health Department leadership to assist in improving operational and clinical alignment of the Monterey County health portfolio.
HMA will continue to provide guidance regarding; unified planning, strategic partnership development and opportunities for achieving shared operational efficiencies. Specific operational improvements will focus on improving appointment access, patient communication, and quality improvement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment no. 3 as to legal form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and appr...
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