Services provided under this agreement are for services that require technical capabilities that are not presently provided at San Mateo Medical Center. Most services are in the areas of radiation therapy, noninvasive procedures, cardiac specialty services, sleep lab and medical/surgical acute care.
In addition, Sequoia Hospital outpatient and lab rates are tied to the Medicare Fee Schedule. All patients referred to Sequoia for tertiary service undergo utilization review and minimize hospital stays and maintain control over costs.
San Mateo Medical Center is requesting a waiver of the RFP process because the facility seeks contracts with all area hospitals for tertiary care. SMMC has established contracts with most of the hospitals on the Peninsula to provide services that SMMC cannot. Contracting with multiple hospitals will ensure that there are a sufficient number of alternative options in a time when many hospitals have capacity issues. Seton has been a partner of SMMC for years and has provided high quality cost-effective care.
The contractor has assured compliance with the County's Contractor Employee Jury Service Ordinance, as well as all other contract provisions that are required by County ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination and equal benefits.
County Counsel and Risk Management have reviewed and approved this Agreement.
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