Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE MANAGEMENT & BUDGET COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH ABILITY FOR THREE DEPARTMENTS IN THE DIVISION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
WHEREAS, a single umbrella acquisition of Ability services, previously procured by purchase order (PO), existed for automating Medicare billing management, audit and Level 1 and 2 appeal processes, secure electronic delivery of additional document requests, Recovery Audit Contractor audits, appeals and medical documentation, and tracks status of all appeals with a single online dashboard.; and
WHEREAS, Ability, instead of continued procurement via PO only, now requires agreements be in place; and
WHEREAS, splitting the former single instance into (3) separate agreements specific to each department’s individual needs and claim volume will provide more accurate software reimbursement submissions to Federal and State sources, offsetting overall service cost; and
WHEREAS, the County is satisfied with the Ability web-based product for Medicare claims processing and wishes to continue to utilize the product.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into (3) agreements with Ability for a period of 1-year for amounts not to exceed $7,101.00 for DCS; $4,917.00 for CC@L; and $12,690 for PHS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $24,708.00 for 1-year in 3 separate agreements for each of the (3) departments utilizing Ability products and services for Medicare claims processing. $7,101.00 for Community Services; $4,917.00 for CC@SL; and $12,690.00 for Public Health
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
Existing solution in use - previously procured by PO, vendor now requires an agreement quotes received.
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