Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Colleen Chawla, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Chester J. Kunnappilly, MD, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
Subject: Agreement with S/T Health Group Consulting, Inc. to Provide Pharmacy Consulting Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with S/T Health Group Consulting, Inc. to provide pharmacy consulting services, for the term of May 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $350,000.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Pharmacy has greatly benefited from having a third party to review its formulary and purchasing practices. By analyzing purchasing data, this type of third party vendor has been making critical recommendations to reduce SMMC's expenses. SMMC continues to have a critical need for pharmacy consulting services to assist in revamping the formulary and make sound clinical and financial decisions. In February 2026, SMMC completed a Request for Proposals for such pharmacy consulting services.
DISCUSSION:
S/T Health Group Consulting, Inc. (S/T Health) was elevated due to their experience in pharmacy consulting services and for the scope of services offered. On top of the report of expense reduction opportunities currently provided , S/T Health has also agreed to (1) collaborate with our medication wholesaler to ensure discounts are in place, and (2) secure refunds when billing errors occur. This agreement is going to this Board late due to prolonged negotiations with the vendor.
The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution and agreement as to form.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
It is anticipated that SMMC will maintain >0.5% annual savings of total purchases related to SMMC Pharmacy's CCRx report.
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