REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 17, 2020
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
Title
Amendment to Physician Service Agreement with Valley Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Group, Inc.
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 20-481 with Valley Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Group, Inc. to add Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery coverage, effective November 17, 2020, in the amount of $38,000 annually, increasing the contract amount from $6,065,460 ($2,021,820 annually) to $6,166,793 ($2,059,820 annually) plus variables, with no change to the termination date of June 30, 2023.
(Presenter: William L. Gilbert, Director, 580-6150)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of the above recommended amendments will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). This amendment will allow Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) to provide urological gynecology services. Physician agreements include fixed costs, as well as variable costs, that are dependent on patient volume. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in ARMC's 2020-21 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Approval of the recommended amendment will provide for the safety, health and social services needs of County residents by allowing ARMC to provide urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery for ARMC patients.
A Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Division at ARMC will allow new and additional treatment options to patients with pelvic floor disorders including voiding dysfunction, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. The addition of a Board Certified physician as faculty in the re...
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