Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise Rogers, Chief, Health System
Chester J. Kunnappilly, MD, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
Subject: Amendment to Agreement with CHIS, Inc. to Provide Coding Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
title
Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with CHIS, Inc. to provide coding support services, extending the term through June 30, 2018 and increasing the amount payable by $100,000, to an amount not to exceed $365,000.
body
BACKGROUND:
On June 19, 2015, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) approved an agreement with CHIS Inc. (CHIS) based on three competitive quotes. On June 28, 2016, your Board waived the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and approved an amendment, extending the term through June 30, 2017, increasing the amount not to exceed to $265,000, to allow SMMC time to recruit a new director of coding services. On June 1, 2017, the CEO approved an amendment extending the term through December 31, 2017.
DISCUSSION:
After a longer-than-expected recruiting process,SMMC recently hired a director of coding services. SMMC is requesting the term of the agreement be amended through June 30, 2018, with an associated increase of $100,000. The amendment will allow the new director time to assess the department's coding needs and issue an RFP for coding support services in the first quarter of 2018.
The amendment and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
The agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Healthy Community by allowing SMMC to promptly and accurately capture revenue. It is anticipated that 98% of inpatient and emergency department medical records will be coded within 3-4 days, with 98% accuracy.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
Measure
FY 2016-17 Actual
FY 2017-18 Projected
Percent of inpatient and emergency departme...
Click here for full text