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 Peninsula Pathologists Medical Group, Inc. for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Peninsula Pathologists Medical Group, Inc. to provide anatomic and clinical pathology services for the term of May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Peninsula Pathologists Medical Group, Inc. (PPMG) has provided management, supervision, physician, and technician services in clinical and anatomical pathology to San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) since April 2002.
DISCUSSION:
SMMC has an ongoing need for 24-hours a day laboratory medical coverage, and PPMG offers the benefits of a large practice with diverse pathology specialties and administrative support. PPMG will provide operative and supervisory services, including filling the Medical Director role for the Department of Pathology. PPMG will also provide consultation in the selection, operation, and maintenance of clinical laboratory equipment. Lastly, PPMG will oversee quality control and proficiency testing results to ensure consistent and accurate laboratory values.
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form. This agreement is coming to your Board late due to prolonged negotiations.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Healthy Community by providing County residents access to high-quality, consistent, and accurate laboratory and pathology services. It is anticipated that 100 percent of all laboratory and...
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