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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Meleeo, LLC. for interim leadership, consulting, and subject matter expert services in case management and social services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $400,000 with an agreement term of August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023.
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) ($40,000) of the original cost of the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Meleeo, LLC. for interim leadership, consulting, and subject matter expert services in case management and social services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $400,000 with an agreement term of August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023.
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) ($40,000) of the original cost of the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Meleeo provides leaders and experts in the industry of hospital utilization management and social services. Case Management is essential in the improvement of hospital performance from reduction of readmission risks, reduction of denied and avoidable days, to the improvement of patient outcomes through coordination of care. Utilization review, risk management, and quality assurance are key functions that require unique skills, experience, and expertise.
Meleeo will provide interim leadership to prevent gaps in utilization management until NMC finds the appropriate candidate.
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