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a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-15019) with Central Valley Imaging Medical Associates, Inc., d.b.a. Radiology Diagnostic Services, Inc. (RADS) to provide radiology services, extending the term by twelve months (December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022) for a revised full agreement term of November 23, 2020 to November 30, 2022, and adding $3,580,000 to the aggregate amount payable for revised not to exceed amount of $5,480,000; and
b. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($190,000) of the original contract amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-15019) with Central Valley Imaging Medical Associates, Inc., d.b.a. Radiology Diagnostic Services, Inc. (RADS) to provide radiology services, extending the term by twelve months (December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022) for a revised full agreement term of November 23, 2020 to November 30, 2022, and adding $3,580,000 to the aggregate amount payable for revised not to exceed amount of $5,480,000; and
b. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($190,000) of the original contract amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad has an agreement with RADS, for which board certified radiologists provide exclusive radiology services at Natividad 24/7. Radiology services include inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services, women’s imaging services and interventional radiology services required by the American College of Surgeons for Level II Trauma Centers. RADS also provides a radiology physician to serve as the medical director and provide general direction and oversight of the Radiology Department. Natividad would like to amend the agreement to extend the term so that the group can continue to provide these critical services. This amendment also modifies the billing arrangements and adds to the aggregate amount payable. Natividad has obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the payment terms of this Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment as to legal form. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Amendment as to fiscal provisions. The amendment has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad’s Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
The cost of this amendment is $3,580,000. The total not to exceed amount of this agreement is $5,480,000 for the period November 23, 2020 to November 30, 2022, the cost is included in the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Adopted Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement provide Natividad with the additional support it needs in order to provide reliable and high quality patient care which improves the health and quality of life for patients and their families.
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Prepared by: Jeanne-Ann Balza, Director of Physician Services, 783.2506
Approved by: Dr. Charles R. Harris., Interim Chief Executive Officer, 783.2553
Attachments:
First Amendment
Agreement
Attachments on file at the Clerk of the Board