WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide emergency coverage for gastroenterology, neurosurgery, dental surgery, surgical assists and pediatric-on-call when contracted-service providers are unavailable; and
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NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED AND ORDERED that effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007, payments to non-contract physicians will not exceed $200,000; On-call specialists, including but not limited to neurosurgeons, gastroenterologists, and dental surgeons who provide emergency backup when no other medical coverage is available, will be paid at 60% of their billed inpatient charges and 50% of their billed outpatient charges; Surgical assists will be paid at the prevailing Medicare Participating Fee Schedule; On-call pediatricians shall be paid the lesser of the physicians’ billed charges or the prevailing Medicare Participating Fee Schedule for San Mateo County. All charges will be approved by the Chief Financial Officer of San Mateo Medical Center.
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