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 Victor Lee, DPM to Provide Podiatry Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Victor Lee, DPM to provide podiatry services for the term of December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $523,776.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County is responsible for providing necessary medical care to its medically and financially vulnerable population. Since 2022, Dr. Lee has provided professional podiatric services at San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) under contract, treating foot and ankle conditions. Prior to 2022, Dr. Lee provided podiatry services under a group contract between the County and Pacific Foot Care Podiatry Group, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
Under this agreement, on annual basis, Dr. Lee agreed to provide up to 248 four-hour outpatient clinic shifts at SMMC or the County Jail, of which at least 200 clinics must be at SMMC. The contract also stipulates that Dr. Lee may provide alternative surgical services at SMMC's request in lieu of his regularly scheduled outpatient clinical services.
The rates in the new contract are within fair market value according to VMG Health, a nationally recognized medical services valuation firm that relies upon multiple industry-standard provider compensation surveys and aggregates that data.
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 90% of all established podiatry patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus are evaluated for proper footwear and sizing at least once with...
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