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Proposed initiation of litigation in the following cases involving actions for recovery of damages: Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority d/b/a Sunstar Paramedics v. 9035 Bryan Dairy Road Operations LLC d/b/a Bardmoor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation; 3825 Countryside Boulevard Operations LLC d/b/a Countryside Rehab and Healthcare Center; 1820 Shore Drive Operations LLC d/b/a The Health and Rehabilitation Centre at Dolphins View; 1061 Virginia Street Operations LLC d/b/a Lakeside Oaks Care Center; Safety Harbor Facility Operations, LLC d/b/a Living Center of Safety Harbor; St. Petersburg Facility Operations, LLC d/b/a Living Center of St. Petersburg.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation against the parties identified above and other similarly situated parties as may be discovered.
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Strategic Plan:
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Summary:
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This action is the result of underpayment or non-payment of charges incurred as a result of ambulance transport of skilled nursing facility patients covered under Medicare Part A, Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities.
This authorization includes bringing suit against all defendants that may be or become necessary to fully litigate this issue.
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Background Information:
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Fiscal Impact:
Unknown.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jewel White, County Attorney
Christy Donovan Pemberton, Managing Assistant County Attorney
Partners:
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Attachments:
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