Agenda Item Name:
Title
Agreement on Medical Claims for Arrestees and Detainees between Alachua County and Wellpath LLC. and termination letter for Professional and Hospital Services for Prisoners with Shands and the University of Florida Health Care Network.
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Presenter:
Ron Akins 352-337-6248
Description:
Staff is requesting the Board approve the Agreement on Medical Claims for Arrestees and Detainees between Alachua County and Wellpath LLC. for clinical management, claims review and the processing of payments for arrestees or detainees where the County has payment responsibility per Florida Statute 901.35 and interpreted by the County Legal Department. Wellpath, Inc has direct contracts with Shands and the University of Florida Health Care Network, therefore staff is requesting approval of the termination letter for Professional and Hospital Services for Prisoners with Shands and the University of Florida Health Care Network.
The current agreement will terminate 60 days after the approval of the termination letter.
The Alachua County Sheriff has submitted its termination to Shands and the University of Florida Health Care Network letter on January 15th, 2022.
This agreement with Wellpath, Inc. will allow the continuation of services currently being provided by Corizon Health Inc.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Agreement on Medical Claims for Arrestees and Detainees between Alachua County and Wellpath LLC. and approve the termination letter for Professional and Hospital Services for Prisoners with Shands and the University of Florida Health Care Network.
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Prior Board Motions:
None
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
No fiscal impact for the agreement with Wellpath, Inc. The FY22 Adopted Budget for County responsible inmate medical care is $2,500,000. (001.36.3661.529.31.60)
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Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
Background:
The Alachua County Sheriff placed a Request for...
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