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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191162RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BANNER HEALTH, DBA NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a First Amendment to Diagnostic Imaging Services Agreement between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Health and Environment, and Banner Health, dba North Colorado Medical Center, commencing April 4, 2019, and ending July 20, 2021, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said amendment, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the First Amendment to Diagnostic Imaging Services Agreement between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Health and Environment, and Banner Health, dba North Colorado Medical Center, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said amendment. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of March, A.D., 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEED COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: ditkv jdego tok. Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Cler APP 'in DA ot %torney Date of signature: 912/Ft Mike Freeman, P -Tem drbara Kirkmeyer ames Steve Moreno C � cc: 1 -\L( -cc 412119 2019-1162 HL0051 Memorandum TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Board of County Commissioners FROM: Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH Executive Director Department of Public Health & Environment DATE: March 6, 2019 SUBJECT: Banner/North Colorado Medical Center Renewal Contract for the Provision of Diagnostic Imaging Services For the Board's approval is a First Amendment to Services Agreement between Banner Health/North Colorado Medical Center (Banner/NCMC) and the County of Weld, by and through the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE). The Health Department is requesting approval to enter into a renewal contract with Banner/NCMC to provide the technical component of diagnostic imaging/radiology services (the taking of x-rays or ultrasounds) for Weld County Prenatal -Sunrise patients referred to Banner/NCMC by the Health Department. Specific services will include ultrasound imaging for pregnant mothers, if patient screening indicates this critical need, that will specifically look for clinical signs that may indicate exposure to the Zika virus. This year Banner has agreed to extend the contract by a little over a two-year renewal period to align with our other imaging contracts, with a new term of April 4, 2019, through July 20, 2021, and upon mutual written agreement may be extended for additional terms. The Weld County Prenatal -Sunrise program is a thriving clinical program that assists Weld County pregnant mothers with low-cost prenatal care. Each year as the winter and spring break travel seasons begin, we see an increase in international travel to warm climates where the Zika virus is still a legitimate threat to women and men of reproductive age. Our Weld County citizens that travel to those countries affected by the Zika virus are at risk of contracting the virus which can cause pregnancy loss, or a life -threatening condition called microcephaly and brain damage in babies. Weld County Assistant County Attorney, Bob Choate, has reviewed this contract and it meets with his approval. Furthermore, this contract was approved for placement on the Board's agenda via pass -around dated January 28, 2019. I recommend approval of this renewal contract with Banner Health. 2019-1162 3/25 1i1. o5f DocuSign Envelope ID: DEF24228-78D2-46FF-9A6E-2E244BF65763 FIRST AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT (0314-03-59276) THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO SERVICES AGREEMENT("Amendment") modifies that certain Agreement for services, effective April 4, 2018, (the "Agreement") between Banner Health, an Arizona nonprofit corporation d/b/a North Colorado Medical Center ("Banner") and County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment ("WCDPHE"). Banner and the WCDPHE may collectively be referred to as the Parties. RECITALS: A. The Parties entered into the Agreement wherein Banner agreed to provide inter alia the technical component of obstetric ultrasound/diagnostic imaging/radiology services (the "Services") to WCDPHE under the terms and conditions provided for therein. B. The Parties have agreed to modify certain provisions of the Agreement. C. The Parties desire to evidence their agreement by execution of this Amendment. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration the Parties agree as set forth below: AGREEMENT: 1. Amendment of Agreement. Entered into as of the last date of signature below the "Effective Date" the Parties agree to amend the Agreement by: a. Extending the Term of the Agreement through July 31, 2021; and b. Rates of service shall be in accordance with the current Medicare rate at the time of service. c. Exhibit "A" Section 3. Rates of the Agreement is hereby amended to include the following language in addition to the existing language: Appropriations: Financial obligations of the County payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available. Execution of this Agreement by County does not create an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. 2. Agreement Effective. Except as amended by this Amendment, the Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect. 3. Precedence of Amendment. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Amendment and the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Amendment shall govern and control. 4. Capitalized Terms. All capitalized terms used in this Amendment and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Agreement. 5. Incorporation. This Amendment shall be attached to, and made a part of, the Agreement. Page 1 of 2 0314-03-59276 JMP 01.17.2019 02,0/9— //e"2-0 DocuSign Envelope ID: DEF24228-78D2-46FF-9A6E-2E244BF65763 6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in one or more copies or counterparts, each of which when signed shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures submitted via telecopy or electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as original signatures and, as such, shall be valid and binding upon the parties hereto. This Amendment will not be in effect until signed by both Parties. Banner Health Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment d Li4t By: Its: Autry 6lestuA, CEO Date : March 13, 2019 I 5:36 PM MST 0314-03-59276 ]MP 01.02.2019 By< Its: BOCC Chair Date : MAR 2 5 2019 Page 2 of 2 020/9 //6026) Hello