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TAMIAMI PHARMACY III, INC. vs AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, 01-002678 (2001)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 01-002678 Visitors: 26
Petitioner: TAMIAMI PHARMACY III, INC.
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: MICHAEL M. PARRISH
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Jul. 06, 2001
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, October 23, 2001.

Latest Update: Nov. 19, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS. TAMIAMI PHARMACY III, [Ww mM / by INC,, C / Petitioner, CASE NO: 01-2678 (Prior case No.: 01-0517) v. CI NO. 97-0556-000-3 PROVIDER NO. 103391300 JUDGE: M. PARRIS AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE RENDITION NO.: AHCA-02-ttel-s-mpo ADMINISTRATION, Respondent. / FINAL ORDER THE PARTIES resolved all disputed issues and executed a Settlement Agreement which is attached and incorporated by reference. The parties are directed to comply with the terms of the attached settlement agreement. Based on the foregoing, this file is CLOSED. DONE and ORDERED on this the of tg day of Tron. , 2002, in Tallahassee, Florida. Rhonda M/Medows, MD, FAAFP, Secretary Agency for Health Care Administration A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS ENTITLED TO A JUDICIAL REVIEW WHICH SHALL BE INSTITUTED BY FILING ONE COPY OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK OF AHCA, AND A SECOND COPY ALONG WITH FILING FEE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW, WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IN THE APPELLATE DISTRICT WHERE THE AGENCY MAINTAINS ITS HEADQUARTERS OR WHERE A PARTY RESIDES. REVIEW PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA APPELLATE RULES. THE NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RENDITION OF THE ORDER TO BE REVIEWED. Copies furnished to: Anthony L. Conticello, Esquire Agency for Health Care Administration (Interoffice Mail) Anthony C. Vitale Esquire 799 Brickell Plaza, Ste 700 Miami, FL. 33131 (Interoffice Mail) Michael M. Parrish Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (Interoffice Mail) Charlie Ginn, Chief, Medicaid Program Integrity Willie Bivens, Finance and Accounting CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE THEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished to the above named addressees by U.S. Mail on this theZ “day of Ju , 2002. Lethe ME Chey Agency Clerk State of Florida,Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3 Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403 (850) 922-5873 STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS TAMIAMI PHARMACY III, INC., Petitioner, JUDGE: M. PARRISH v. Case No.: 01-2678 (Prior Case No.: 01-0517) AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE CLI. No. — 97-0556-000-3 ADMINISTRATION, Respondent. / SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA” or “the Agency”), and Tamiami Pharmacy III, Inc. (“PROVIDER”), by and through the undersigned, hereby stipulate and agree as follows: 1, This Agreement is entered into between the parties for the purpose of avoiding the costs and burdens of litigation. 2. PROVIDER is a Medicaid provider in the State of Florida. 3. Inits Final Agency Audit Report issued on December 27, 2000 (the "Audit Letter") AHCA notified PROVIDER that review of Medicaid claims performed by Medicaid Program Integrity (MPI) indicated that, in its opinion, some claims in whole or in part were not covered by Medicaid. The Agency sought overpayment in the amount of $206,772.01. In response to the Audit Letter, PROVIDER filed a petition for a formal administrative hearing that was assigned DOAH Case No.: 01-2678; Prior Case No.: 01-0517. Subsequent to issuance of the Audit Letter, PROVIDER submitted additional documentation to AHCA, which slightly reduced the overpayment. 4. Yn order to resolve this matter without further administrative proceedings, PROVIDER and AHCA expressly agree as follows: {a) (b) (c) (d) AHCA agrees to accept the payment set forth herein in settlement of the overpayment issues arising from the MPI review. Or PROVIDER agrees to pay to AHCA the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($196,000.00) bearing interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum, as full and complete settlement of all claims in the proceedings before the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH Case No.: 01-2678; Prior Case No.: 01-0517; C.I. No. — 97-0556-000-3). PROVIDER shall pay this sum as follows: First lump sum payment of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($10,000.00) is due to AHCA by October 26, 2001; Second lump sum payment of THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($30,000.00) is due to AHCA by December 14, 2001; the remainder of the twenty four (24) payments shall be as set forth in the attached amortization schedule, which is attached and incorporated here, with the First Scheduled payment due to AHCA by January 14, 2002. ‘ PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment. Furthermore, failure to timely make the payment will render the balance due and payable immediately, with interest, and interest will continue to accrue until the entire balance is paid. AHCA reserves the right to seek enforcement of this agreement by any legal means. PROVIDER is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of the payment. Furthermore, failure to timely make the payment will render the balance due and payabiv ismmediately, with interesi, and interest will continue to accrue until the entire balance is paid. AHCA reserves the right to seek enforcement of this agreement by any legal means. (ec) | PROVIDER and AHCA agree that full payment as set forth above will resolve and settle this case completely and release both parties from all liabilities arising from the findings in the audit referenced as: DOAH Case No.: 01-2678; Prior Case No.: 01-0517; C.I. No. — 97-0556-000-3. (f) PROVIDER agrees that it will not rebill the Medicaid Program in any manner for claims that were not covered by Medicaid, which are the subject of the audit in this case. (g) The Parties agree that this Settlement Agreement, and the payments made hereunder, are not to be construed to be an admission by PROVIDER of lability or acknowledgement of the validity of any claims asserted by AHCA. 5. Payment shall be made to: AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION Medicaid Accounts Receivable Post Office Box 13749 Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749 And payment shail clearly indicate that it is per a settlement agreenzertt, shail reference the DOAH Case Number, and shall reference the C.I. Number. 6. PROVIDER agrees that failure to pay any monies due and owing under the terms of this Agreement shall constitute PROVIDER’S authorization for the Agency, without further notice, to withhold the total remaining amount due under the terms of this agreement from any monies due and owing to PROVIDER for any Medicaid claims. 7. AHCA reserves the right to enforce this Agreement under the laws of the State of Florida, the Rules of the Medicaid Program, and all other applicable rules and regulations. 8. The parties agree to bear their own attorney’s fees and costs, if any. 9. The signatories to this Agreement, acting in a representative capacity, represent that they are duly authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the respective parties. Furthermore, PROVIDER agrees that its signature alone binds PROVIDER to make the payment as set forth in this agreement. The parties further agree that a facsimile or photocopy reproduction of this agreement with PROVIDER’S signature shall be sufficient for the Agency to enforce the agreement and to cancel the hearing in this matter. 10, This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the laws of Florida. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall be in Leon County, Florida. 11. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between PROVIDER and the AHCA, including anyone acting for, associated with or employed by them, conceming all matters and supersedes any prior discussions, agreements or understandings; there are no promises, representations or agreements between PROVIDER and the AHCA other than as set forth herein. No modification or waiver of any provision shall be valid unless a written amendment to the Agreement is completed and properly executed by the parties. 12. This is an Agreement of settlement and compromise, made in recognition that the parties may have different or incorrect understandings, information and contentions, as to facts and law, and with each party compromising and settling any potential correctness or incorrectness of its understandings, information and contentions as to facts and law, so that no misunderstanding or misinformation shall be a ground for rescission hereof. 13. PROVIDER expressly waives in this matter its right to any hearing pursuant to sections 120.569 or 120.57, Florida Statutes, the making of findings of fact and conclusions of law by the Agency, and all further and other proceedings to which it may be entitled by law or rules of the Agency regarding this proceeding and any and all issues raised herein. PROVIDER further agrees that the Agency should issue a Final Order which is consistent with the terms of this settlement, that adopts this agreement and closes this matter. 14. Provider, does hereby discharge the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, and its agents, representatives, and attorneys of and from all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, damages, losses and expenses, of any and every nature whatsoever, arising out of or in any way related to this matter (DOAH Case No.: 01-2678; Prior Case No.: 01-0517; C.I. No. — 07-0556-000-3) and AHCA’s actions herein, including, but not limited to, any claims that were or may be asserted in any federal or state court or administrative forum, including any claims arising out of this agreement, by or on behalf of Facility. 15. This Agreement is and shall be deemed jointly drafted and written by all parties to it and shall not be construed or interpreted against the party originating or preparing it. 16. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is prohibited by law for any reason, such provision shall be effective to the extent not so prohibited, and such prohibition shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement. 17. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on each party’s successors, assigns, heirs, administrators, representatives and trustees. 18. All times stated herein are of the essence of this Agreement. 19. This Agreement shall be iri full force and effect upon execution by the respective parties in counterpart. 20. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution by the respective parties in counterpart. PETITIONER, Dated: of — PA — 202% 299) MACY Il, INC BY: I Dated: _\ Oo _ a001 ANTHONY C. VITALE, ESQ, Attorney for Petitioner AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403 whe RUFUS NOBLE Inspector General Assistant General Counsel , 2002 Dated: (fox Dated: Dated: ge , 2002 /&§ , 2002

Docket for Case No: 01-002678
Issue Date Proceedings
Jul. 05, 2002 Final Order filed.
Oct. 23, 2001 Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
Oct. 19, 2001 Agreed notice of Settlement (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Oct. 15, 2001 Motion in Limine (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Oct. 15, 2001 Motion to Compel Discovery (filed by Respondent via facsimile)
Oct. 15, 2001 Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Aug. 29, 2001 Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for October 25 and 26, 2001; 8:45 a.m.; Miami, FL).
Aug. 16, 2001 Notice of Availability for Final Hearing (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Aug. 16, 2001 Notice of Availability for Final Hearing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Aug. 13, 2001 Notice of Availability for Final Hearing (filed via facsimile).
Jul. 09, 2001 Order Re-Opening Case issued.
Jul. 06, 2001 Notice of Re-Open Proceeding and Set Final Hearing (filed via facsimile).
Feb. 02, 2001 Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
Feb. 02, 2001 Final Agency Audit Report filed.
Feb. 02, 2001 Petition for Formal Hearing filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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