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Resolution#211166Passed
In plain English

This resolution approves an increase of $2,085,454 to an existing contract with Health Advocates, LLC for services related to recovering funds for uncompensated care, raising the total contract amount to $20,100,000 and extending the contract term by two years. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Health Advocates, LLC and the Department of Public Health (DPH) for uncompensated care reimbursement recovery services, to increase the agreement amount by $2,085,454 for an amount not to exceed $20,100,000; and to extend the term by two years from December 31, 2021, through December 31, 2023, for a total agreement term of January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2023; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

Introduced: Nov 16, 2021
Final action: Jan 21, 2022
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the Department of Public Health's need to extend and increase funding for uncompensated care reimbursement recovery services provided by Health Advocates, LLC.

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Selection of ContractorNovember 2012
Department of Public Health

The Department of Public Health selected Health Advocates, LLC through a Request for Proposals to provide uncompensated care reimbursement recovery services.

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Initial AgreementJanuary 1, 2014
Department of Public Health

An agreement was executed with Health Advocates, LLC for a four-year term, not to exceed $6,300,390.

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Approval of Amendment No. 1November 13, 2018
Board of Supervisors

The Board retroactively approved Amendment No. 1, extending the contract term to December 31, 2021, and increasing the amount to $18,014,546.

BOS Reso No. 388-19 112018
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Submission of Amendment No. 2November 8, 2021
Department of Public Health

DPH submitted a proposed resolution for Amendment No. 2 to increase the contract amount by $2,085,454 and extend the term by two years.

DPH Ltr 110821
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Committee ReviewJanuary 5, 2022
Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee amended and recommended the resolution for approval.

Board Pkt 011122
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Final ApprovalJanuary 11, 2022
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving Amendment No. 2, increasing the contract to $20,100,000 and extending the term to December 31, 2023.

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Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Related / predecessor legislation
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DPH Ltr 110821
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DPH Explanation on Retroactivity
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How they voted

ADOPTED
Board of Supervisors ยท Jan 11, 2022Pass
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Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardNov 8, 2021
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentNov 16, 2021
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeJan 5, 2022
โœ“RECOMMENDED AS AMENDEDPass
โœŽAMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
Board of SupervisorsJan 11, 2022
โœ“ADOPTEDPass
MayorJan 21, 2022
โœ“APPROVED