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Second and Final Option of Renewal and Amendment 2 with Tarpon Springs Hospital Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Florida Hospital North Pinellas for partial reimbursement for ambulatory and inpatient hospital care and related services for authorized clients who are actively enrolled in the Pinellas County Health Program.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and Execution of the Second and Final Option of Renewal and Amendment 2 with Tarpon Springs Hospital Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Florida Hospital North Pinellas (Florida Hospital North) for partial reimbursement for ambulatory and inpatient hospital care and related services for authorized clients who are actively enrolled in the Pinellas County Health Program (PCHP).
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
Summary:
Funding in the amount of $30,000.00 provides partial reimbursement for ambulatory and inpatient hospital care and related services for authorized clients who are actively enrolled in the PCHP.
Background/Explanation:
The PCHP provides primary care, behavioral health and specialty care services, including hospital procedures, for uninsured adults ages 18-64 who are in need of healthcare, but meet certain income level criteria and cannot afford care on their own. The goal of the PCHP program is to prevent, diagnose, and/or treat medical and behavioral health concerns before they become an urgent matter. Human Services (HS) continues to coordinate with the participating hospitals to refine funding methodology. HS has met with Florida Hospital North and discussed current services and possible future programs.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding to support this contract in the amount of $30,000.00 is provided through Human Services’ anticipated annual appropriation for FY17.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Lourdes Benedict, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County
Florida Hospital North Pinellas
Attachments:
Second and Final Option of Renewal
Amendment 2