BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: |
Bay Area Urology Group has provided urology services to the San Mateo Medical Center for the last several years. In particular this discipline serves as a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the male and female urinary tract, including correction of bladder obstructions, as well as of the male reproductive organs, including testing for prostate cancer. This specialty also addresses identification and dissolution of kidney stones (lithotripsy) and chronic systemic disorders which have common related problems of the urethra, including End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The Bay Area Urology Group offers the hospital the benefits of experienced practitioners familiar with the complexity of the County patient base. On May 2, 2006, the Board approved Resolution No. 67961 authorizing an Agreement with Bay Area Urology Group with a maximum amount of $474,398.60 for the term March 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007. The Agreement was amended by Resolution No. 69001, on September 11, 2007, to increase the maximum amount to $557,626.52 and to extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2007. The rates in Schedule B for the Amendment approved on August 23, 2007 were incorrectly calculated. This has caused a shortfall in the maximum amount. An Amendment is now necessary to cover payments through December 31, 2007. County Counsel and Risk Management have reviewed and approved this Amendment. This agreement includes all provisions that are required by county ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination, equal benefits and jury service policy. Risk Management and County Counsel have approved the Agreement. |
TERM AND FISCAL IMPACT: |
The term of the Agreement is March 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. The maximum amount the County shall be obligated to pay Contractor is $579,820.64. Funds are included in the San Mateo Medical Center’s FY2006-07 Adopted Budget and in the FY2007-08 Recommended Budget. |
