Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Chester J. Kunnappilly, MD, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
Subject: Agreement with Steve Hassid, MD to Provide Non-Invasive Cardiology Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Steve Hassid, MD to provide non-invasive cardiology services for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $2,377,200.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County is responsible for providing necessary medical care to its medically indigent population. This includes services for cardiology disorders and the management and supervision of those services. The County's need for cardiology services is increasing due to the aging of its patient population.
Dr. Hassid has served as a non-invasive cardiologist at San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) for over 33 years, previously through a physician group and more recently as an independent contractor.
DISCUSSION:
Dr. Hassid will continue to provide full-time cardiology services that include four-hour clinic blocks, inpatient cardiology consultations, and reading services including electrocardiograms, "stress echoes", "stress tests", and Holter monitors. Dr. Hassid will also provide on-call coverage and will continue to serve as the Medical Director of Cardiology.
In response to increased community need, Dr. Hassid is willing to provide expanded cardiology services. Where previously Dr. Hassid provided 1920 annual hours of clinical cardiology services, the proposed contract would increase Dr. Hassid's maximum coverage obligation by 8.3% to 2080 annual hours of clinical coverage services (480 four-hour clinical services blocks previously vs. 520 four-hour clinical services blocks). Additionally, Dr. Hassid's Medical Director hours are being increased by 50% from 10 hours per month to 20 hours per mo...
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